swordtail

swordtail Definition

sword·tail (sôrd′tāl′)

noun

any of a genus (Xiphophorus) of fishes that are livebearers: the male has the lower caudal fin rays drawn out in a swordlike process

swordtail Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: In the dew pond and mess ponds at travelers hill can be seen the'Red Swordtail ' .

Adjective modifier

male: Male green swordtails can shift their investment into ornaments or body size Issue 20.
green: Male green swordtails can shift their investment into ornaments or body size Issue 20.

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