Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hoplophthiracarus

👉 Hoplophthiracarus is a genus of three species of small, crustacean fish found in freshwater ecosystems. They are part of the family Haplorhynchidae, which includes other small, freshwater fish such as the common carp and northern pike. The specific name "hoplophthiracarius" comes from the Greek word for "hoplite," indicating that these fish have a distinctive white, hoplite-like coloration.

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