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notropis atherinoides (n)
small blunt-nosed fish of Great Lakes and Mississippi valley with a greenish luster
notropis atherinoides Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The spawning season for Notropis atherinoides typically occurs from April to July.
- Female emerald shiners release up to 1,000 eggs at a time.
- The eggs of Notropis atherinoides are adhesive and attach to aquatic plants or rocks.
- The young emerald shiners hatch within 2-3 weeks and are immediately self-sufficient.
- Notropis atherinoides is a valuable indicator species for water quality and habitat health.
- 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.
