MOSQUITOFISH

mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis

(noun) silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mosquitofish (plural mosquitofishes or mosquitofish)

Any of several small fish that feed on mosquitoes, but especially those of the genus Gambusia.

Source: Wiktionary



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SOUARI

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