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Cypriniformes
Medical Definition: | An order of fish with 26 families and over 3,000 species. This order includes the families CYPRINIDAE (minnows and CARPS), Cobitidae (loaches), and Catostomidae (suckers). |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with CYPRINODONTIFORMES |
Also Called: | Catastomus,Loaches,Misgurnus,Suckers (Fish) |
Cyprinidae - A family of freshwater fish comprising the minnows or CARPS. |
Cypriniformes Medical Definitions and Terms
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