A goldfish is a small, usually orange fish that people often keep as a pet in bowls or aquariums. It is a type of carp that has been bred into many colors and shapes.
“Goldfish” simply combines “gold” and “fish,” referring to its bright golden-orange color. The fish was domesticated in China over a thousand years ago and later spread to Europe and beyond.
People often say goldfish have a three-second memory, but that’s a myth—they can actually remember things for months. They can even be trained to swim through hoops or press levers for food.
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