Glassfish

/ˈɡlæsˌfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A small, transparent or translucent freshwater fish, popular in aquariums, or one of several marine fish with glass-like appearance or large glassy eyes.

Etymology

From 'glass' + 'fish'; named for their transparent or glass-like bodies and large glassy eyes.

Kelly Says

Glassfish are so transparent you can see their organs and skeletons—they're basically living glass windows into what fish biology looks like, which is why scientists love studying them!

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