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amia calva

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun amia calva has 1 sense
  1. bowfin, grindle, dogfish, Amia calva - primitive long-bodies carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America
    --1 is a kind of ganoid, ganoid fish
    --1 is a member of Amia, genus Amia

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Term: Amia calva

Description:

Amia calva, commonly known as Bowfin, is a species of freshwater fish native to North America. It is the only living member of the family Amiidae. Bowfins are known for their elongated bodies and bony fins. They have a unique physiology that enables them to survive in various aquatic environments.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:
Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of freshwater fish.

Example: The Amia calva can be found in rivers and lakes across the United States.

Sense 2:
Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to characteristics of the Amia calva.

Example: The Amia calva population is growing in the local pond.

Sense 3:
Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Modifying actions related to the Amia calva.

Example: She swam quickly, imitating the movements of the Amia calva.

Sense 4:
Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of studying or observing the Amia calva.

Example: Researchers are amia calvaing to understand their migratory patterns.

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