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zebrafish

/ziːˈbræfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does zebrafish mean?

noun

A small freshwater fish, Danio rerio, often used as a model organism in scientific research, particularly in developmental biology and genetics.

Example

"The zebrafish has become a popular choice for studying the development of the nervous system."

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