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Definition of labyrinth fish in English: labyrinth fishnoun A freshwater fish with poorly developed gills and a labyrinthine accessory breathing organ, native to Africa and Asia. Suborder Anabantoidei: Belontiidae and related families, with many species, including such popular aquarium fishes as the gouramis and the fighting fish Example sentencesExamples - The spike-tailed paradise fish is a labyrinth fish, and like all such fishes they extract atmospheric oxygen with the help of a vessel-lined cavity above their gill arches.
- The Gourami is a labyrinth fish, so their places are the top levels.
- Most labyrinth fish are robust and easy to keep, and on the whole can be expected to do well.
- The actual courtship and spawning are not at all violent or rough compared to some other labyrinth fish.
- Although labyrinth fish have gills, they also have a special organ which allows them to also breathe directly from the air.
Definition of labyrinth fish in US English: labyrinth fishnoun A freshwater fish with poorly developed gills and a labyrinthine accessory breathing organ, native to Africa and Asia. Suborder Anabantoidei: Belontiidae and related families, with many species, including such popular aquarium fishes as the gouramis and the fighting fish Example sentencesExamples - Although labyrinth fish have gills, they also have a special organ which allows them to also breathe directly from the air.
- The Gourami is a labyrinth fish, so their places are the top levels.
- The actual courtship and spawning are not at all violent or rough compared to some other labyrinth fish.
- The spike-tailed paradise fish is a labyrinth fish, and like all such fishes they extract atmospheric oxygen with the help of a vessel-lined cavity above their gill arches.
- Most labyrinth fish are robust and easy to keep, and on the whole can be expected to do well.
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