genus anabas

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Noun genus anabas has 1 sense

Anabas, genus Anabas - the type genus of the family Anabantidae; small fish that resemble perch
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Anabantidae, family Anabantidae
--₁ has members: climbing perch, Anabas testudineus, A. testudineus

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Genus Anabas

Description:

Genus Anabas refers to a group of freshwater fish belonging to the family Anabantidae. These fish are commonly known as climbing perch or snakeheads, and are native to Asia and Africa. The genus Anabas includes several species that are known for their ability to breathe atmospheric air and even crawl on land for short distances.

Sample sentences:

The genus Anabas is known for its unique adaptation to oxygen-deprived environments.
Anabas testudineus, a species belonging to the genus, is popularly consumed as a food fish in Southeast Asia.
During the dry season, the climbing perch of the genus Anabas can be found hiding in mudholes.

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