notropiss

[US]/ˈnɒtrəpɪs/
[UK]/ˈnɑːtrəpɪs/

Translation

n.plural form of notropis; a genus of small freshwater fish in the cyprinid family, commonly known as shiners

Example Sentences

notropis species inhabit clear streams throughout the eastern united states.

the notropis genus includes several brightly colored minnows commonly called shiners.

researchers study notropis populations to monitor water quality in freshwater ecosystems.

many notropis species display iridescent scales that shimmer under sunlight.

notropis taxonomy has been revised multiple times based on genetic studies.

the identification of notropis specimens requires careful examination of fin ray counts.

conservationists express concern about declining notropis numbers in polluted waterways.

notropis distribution maps help scientists track range shifts due to climate change.

anglers sometimes catch notropis by accident while fishing for larger game fish.

the notropis habitat typically includes gravel bottoms with moderate current flow.

ichthyologists continue discovering new notropis species in remote river systems.

notropis play an important role as prey items for larger predatory fish.

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