Guppy

/ˈɡʌpi/ noun

Definition

A small, colorful tropical fish often kept in home aquariums, known for being easy to care for.

Etymology

Named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a Trinidad naturalist who sent specimens to the British Museum in the 1860s. The fish was named in his honor.

Kelly Says

Guppies are evolutionary superstars—scientists study them because they live in different environments (rivers and coastal areas) and evolve rapidly in response to predators. Wild guppies and aquarium guppies look different because they've adapted to their environments.

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