danio

noun

da·​nio ˈdā-nē-ˌō How to pronounce danio (audio)
plural danios
: any of various small brightly colored Asian cyprinid fishes (genus Danio) compare zebra fish

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The scientists concluded that when the giant danios swam in groups of eight in turbulent waters, the fish used up to 79 percent less energy than when swimming individually in the same condition. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of danio was circa 1889

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“Danio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/danio. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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