Cyprinodontiformes
| Definition: |
An order of fish with eight families and numerous species of both egg-laying and livebearing fish. Families include Cyprinodontidae (egg-laying KILLIFISHES), FUNDULIDAE (topminnows), Goodeidae (Mexican livebearers), Jenynsiidae (jenynsiids), Poeciliidae (livebearers), Profundulidae (Middle American killifishes), Aplocheilidae, and Rivulidae (rivulines). In the family Poeciliidae, the guppy and molly belong to the genus POECILIA. |
| Notes: |
GEN; prefer specifics; do not confuse with CYPRINIDAE or CYPRINIFORMES or CYPRINODON see KILLIFISHES |
| Also Called: |
Gambusia,Mosquito Fish,Platyfish,Xiphophorus |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fishes (1966-1986) |
Cyprinodontiformes Categories.
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Fundulidae - Family of small, surface-dwelling fish that inhabit fresh and brackish waters, and coastal marine areas. |
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Killifishes - Small oviparous fishes in the family Cyprinodontidae, usually striped or barred black. They are much used in mosquito control. |
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Poecilia - A genus of livebearing cyprinodont fish comprising the guppy and molly. Some species are virtually all female and depend on sperm from other species to stimulate egg development. Poecilia is used in carcinogenicity studies as well as neurologic and physiologic research. |
Cyprinodontiformes Definitions and Terms
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