zebrafish

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Meaning

A small striped fish, Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.

A member of certain species of Percina (logperch).

Certain venomous lionfish, of genus Pterois.

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A normal zebrafish (left) and mutant zebrafish with gaping mouth (right). Source: Internet

In 2007, researchers at University College London grew a type of zebrafish adult stem cell found in the eyes of fish and mammals that develops into neurons in the retina. Source: Internet

Its use as a laboratory animal was pioneered by the American molecular biologist George Streisinger and his colleagues at the University of Oregon in the 1970s and 1980s; Streisinger's zebrafish clones were the first successful vertebrate clones created. Source: Internet

Male zebrafish are furthermore known to respond to more pronounced markings on females, i.e., "good stripes", but in a group, males will mate with whichever females they can find. Source: Internet

Model characteristics As a model biological system, the zebrafish possesses numerous advantages for scientists. Source: Internet

One particular species of these small and undemanding danionines is the zebrafish (Danio rerio). Source: Internet

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