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tropheus Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A genus of cichlid fishes endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, characterized by their diverse, localized color variations and highly specialized algae-scraping feeding habits.
Usage Example
"The aquarist carefully monitored the water chemistry in her tank to mimic the alkaline environment of Lake Tanganyika for her breeding colony of cichlid."
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cichlid
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