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词汇 cichlid
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Definition of cichlid in English:

cichlid

noun ˈsɪklɪdˈsiklid
Zoology
  • A freshwater fish of a large tropical family (Cichlidae ) which includes the angelfishes, discuses, mouthbrooders, and tilapia.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right.
    • Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin.
    • German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa.
    • The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa.
    • Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish.

Definition of cichlid in US English:

cichlid

nounˈsiklid
Zoology
  • A freshwater fish of a family (Cichlidae) that is widely distributed in tropical countries. Cichlids provide a valuable source of food in some areas, and many are popular in aquariums.

    〔动〕丽鱼,丽鱼科鱼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa.
    • Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes.
    • Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin.
    • The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa.
    • Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish.

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