A superorder of freshwater fish that includes carp, minnows, and loaches, characterized by their toothless jaws and specialized throat teeth.
From Latin cyprinus (carp) + Greek -oidea (resembling), coined in the 18th century to classify fish structurally similar to carp based on anatomical features.
Carp and their relatives represent one of the most successful fish groups on Earth, with over 3,000 species dominating freshwater ecosystems across every continent except Antarctica—their success comes from incredibly flexible diets and adaptability.
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