👉 The term "nemichthyidae" is a genus of fish that belongs to the family Nemithidae. This group includes several species, including the common carp (Cyprinus carpio), which is commonly known as carp or carp. The specific name "carp" comes from the Latin word carus, meaning "fish," and "carpe," meaning "cut." Therefore, the term "nemichthyidae" refers to the fish that are typically cut