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zebrafish

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈziːbɹəˌfɪʃ/ / /ˈzɛbɹəˌfɪʃ/

noun

Etymology: From zebra + fish.

  1. A small striped fish of species Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.

    Use of the GAL4-UAS technique for targeted gene expression in the zebrafish.

  2. A member of certain species of Percina (logperch).
  3. Certain venomous lionfish, of genus Pterois.