鰟 (fáng) - A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling

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A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling (Rhodeus spp.

), often found in East Asian rivers and lakes.

A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling

Usage highlights

Bitterling fishBitterling genusStriped bitterlingBitterling and mussel symbiosisFreshwater bitterling

Synonyms

  • 鰟鮍— bitterling (full name for the fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond is home to many bitterlings (鰟鮍).
  • He caught a small fish called a bitterling (鰟鮍).
  • Bitterlings are known for their symbiotic relationship with freshwater mussels (鰟鮍与河蚌共生).

Collocations

  • Bitterling fish(鰟鮍)
  • Bitterling genus(鰟鮍属)
  • Striped bitterling(条纹鰟鮍)
  • Bitterling and mussel symbiosis(鰟鮍与河蚌共生关系)
  • Freshwater bitterling(淡水鰟鮍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The bitterling (鰟鮍) is a small fish native to East Asia, often noted for its unique reproductive behavior where it lays eggs inside freshwater mussels.
  • In some regions, it is considered a common aquarium or pond fish due to its small size and distinctive appearance.

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