Cichlids

/ˈsɪklɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cichlid; multiple colorful freshwater fish species belonging to the family Cichlidae.

Etymology

Plural form of cichlid, created by adding -s. Common in scientific literature and aquarium hobby discussions.

Kelly Says

The diversity of cichlids is absolutely wild—a tiny African lake might have 500+ cichlid species that evolved from common ancestors in just thousands of years, making them a perfect example of rapid evolution!

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