Swordtail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swordtail is a noun meaning One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
Meaning
One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
More Meanings
- Any of various papilionid butterflies that have a long sword-like projection from the tornal section of each hindwing.
Example Sentences
But ongoing efforts to sequence genes from other fishes, including salmon and swordtail, will also help to test the theory, Postlethwait says.
Word Forms
- swordtails
Synonyms for swordtail
Depending on context, synonyms include topminnow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include topminnow, hybrids, platy, platyfish, moonfish, batfish.
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