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Definition of slender betta
slender betta
Plural:slender bettas
• noun
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A species of labyrinth freshwater fish in the gourami family, characterized by its elongated body and native to the blackwater peat swamp forests of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
Example
"Aquarium hobbyists interested in specialized blackwater habitats often seek out the slender betta, which requires soft, highly acidic water to thrive."
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