Definition
cyprinids
noun
- Members of the family Cyprinidae, a large family of freshwater fish that includes carp, minnows, and related species.
Usage: plural form; technical/scientific
Examples
- Cyprinids are among the most diverse fish families in the world.
- The aquarium contained several species of cyprinids, including goldfish and danios.
- Cyprinids are found in freshwater habitats across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Many cyprinids are popular in the ornamental fish trade.
- Researchers studied how cyprinids adapt to different water conditions.