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  • proper noun A taxonomic superorder within the subclass Teleostei — the carps, minnows, characins, electric eels, catfish, etc.

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  • A new genus and species of characid fish from the Amazon basin - the recognition of a relictual lineage of characid fishes (Ostariophysi: Cheirodontinae:

    Practical Fishkeeping news (RSS) 2009

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