poeciliid
/ˈpisɪliɪd/
noun
- A small, live-bearing freshwater fish belonging to the family Poeciliidae, such as guppies, mollies, and swordtails.
- The poeciliid is known for giving birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
- Scientists study poeciliids to understand how fish adapt to different environments.
- Many poeciliids are popular in home aquariums because they are easy to care for.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the fish family Poeciliidae.
- Poeciliid fish are often used in genetic research because they breed quickly.
- She wrote a paper on poeciliid behavior in the wild.
- The poeciliid family includes many colorful species found in tropical waters.