Chromides

/ˈkroʊmaɪdz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of chromide; multiple fish of the chromide species.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'chromide' by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

In a single aquarium, chromides display a social hierarchy where dominant fish maintain brighter colors while subordinate ones pale dramatically—nature's visible ranking system.

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