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synonymy

The quality or state of being synonymous; a list or record of all synonyms that have been applied to a species or group

Used in 28 profiles

syntopic

Occupying the same habitat within a specified geographical area, and sometimes competing for resources as a result.

Used in 18 profiles

syntype

Any specimen within a type series if no holotype or lectotype has been designated, the syntypes collectively representing the name-bearing type.

Used in 2 profiles

tankbuster

Vernacular term applied to fish species which grow to large for the vast majority of home aquaria. Most commonly appear in the trade at a small, and therefore more saleable, size.

Used in 3 profiles

tautonym

A binomial, scientific name in which the genus and species names are the same, e.g., Tinca tinca.

Used in 1 profile

taxon

A taxonomic group or category of any rank, such as a species, genus family, or class.

Used in 42 profiles

terminal margin

In the fins of fishes, the space between the subterminal margin and fin tip.

territory

In biology, area occupied by an individual, pair or group of animals and often physically defended against others of the same sex or species. May be established on a permanent or temporary basis.

Used in 318 profiles

test kit

Used to check the chemistry of an aquarium. There are specific tests for individual chemicals (eg ammonia, nitrIte).

tetrodotoxin

Neurotoxin found in many species of puffer fish. Lethal to humans.

Used in 7 profiles

topotypical

Occurring at, of, or relating to the type locality of a given species.

total length

Straight line measurement of specimen's length taken from the tip of the snout to the tip of the longer lobe of the caudal fin, if applicable, and not taking the curve of the body into account. If the caudal lobes are of equal length they may be compressed along the midline before the measurement is taken. Abbreviated to TL.

Used in 6 profiles

transverse scale row

Number of scales in the diagonal row between the orgins of dorsal and anal fins in a fish specimen, excluding the lateral line scales.

Used in 10 profiles

trickle tower

Large filter particularly suitable for outdoor ponds and large aquaria, consisting of a series of vertically-arranged chambers filled with one or more types of media. Water is pumped to the top chamber where it is dispersed, most often using a spray bar. It then percolates down through the other chambers via gravity before being returned to the pond or aquarium.

trinomen

Combination of generic name, specific, and subspecific names which together form the name of a subspecies.

tubercle

A small, rounded, epidermal projection or protuberance present on the head, body, or fins of some fishes. Often developing temporarily during the spawning season and/or in males only.

Used in 24 profiles

tufa

Soft, porous form of limestone composed of carbonate minerals and found in ambient temperature, lime-rich springs or lakes. Used as decorative material in aquaria.

type locality

The location, place or source where a holotype or type specimen was found.

Used in 916 profiles

type material

Collective term for all type specimens in a type series.

Used in 5 profiles

typotype

Used when a description or illustration serves as a type to refer to the specimen(s) on which it was based.