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notropis

/ˈnɒ.trə.pɪs/

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noun

/ˈnɒ.trə.pɪs/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род мелких пресноводных рыб, широко известных как шайнеры (серебрянки), принадлежащих к семейству Leuciscidae.

A proper noun referring to a genus of small freshwater fish commonly known as shiners, belonging to the family Leuciscidae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of small freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae, commonly known as shiners.

    ruСветлячки

    • Notropis is a diverse genus of minnows found in North America.
    • The common shiner, Notropis cornutus, is often used as bait.
    • Researchers study Notropis species to monitor water quality.