notropis atherinoides (Meaning)

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notropis atherinoides (n)

small blunt-nosed fish of Great Lakes and Mississippi valley with a greenish luster

Synonyms & Antonyms of notropis atherinoides

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notropis atherinoides Sentence Examples

  1. The emerald shiner, scientifically known as Notropis atherinoides, is a small fish commonly found in eastern North America.
  2. Notropis atherinoides has a slender, silvery body with a greenish-blue back.
  3. The emerald shiner prefers clear, shallow streams and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation.
  4. Notropis atherinoides feeds primarily on insects, aquatic plants, and small crustaceans.
  5. The spawning season for Notropis atherinoides typically occurs from April to July.
  6. Female emerald shiners release up to 1,000 eggs at a time.
  7. The eggs of Notropis atherinoides are adhesive and attach to aquatic plants or rocks.
  8. The young emerald shiners hatch within 2-3 weeks and are immediately self-sufficient.
  9. Notropis atherinoides is a valuable indicator species for water quality and habitat health.
  10. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the emerald shiner and its natural habitats.

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small blunt-nosed fish of Great Lakes and Mississippi valley with a greenish luster

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The emerald shiner, scientifically known as Notropis atherinoides, is a small fish commonly found in eastern North America.

Notropis atherinoides has a slender, silvery body with a greenish-blue back.

The emerald shiner prefers clear, shallow streams and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation.

Notropis atherinoides feeds primarily on insects, aquatic plants, and small crustaceans.