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mollienesia

/ˌmɒli.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/

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noun

/ˌmɒli.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род небольших живородящих пресноводных рыб, широко известных как моллинезии, часто содержащихся в аквариумах.

A proper noun referring to a genus of small, live-bearing freshwater fish commonly known as mollies, often kept in aquariums.

irregular plural · proper noun

  1. Tropical fishC1formal

    A genus of small, colorful freshwater fish from the family Poeciliidae, commonly kept in aquariums.

    ruТропическая рыба

    • Mollienesia species are popular among aquarium enthusiasts.
    • The tank was stocked with several Mollienesia, including black mollies.
    • Breeding Mollienesia requires warm water and plenty of plants.