species richness
The number of species present in a given sample, habitat, or otherwise specified geographical region.
Results for “habitat”
Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
substrate
A surface on which an organism lives, moves or is attached to; the base material of a water body; a benthic habitat. Also used in reference to base material when added to an aquarium.
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sympatric
Occurring within the same, specified geographical area, but without interbreeding and not necessarily competing for the same resources or dwelling in the same habitat. Opposite of allopatric.
Used in 195 profiles
syntopic
Occupying the same habitat within a specified geographical area, and sometimes competing for resources as a result.
Used in 18 profiles
whitewater
In ichthyological and aquarium literature typically refers to habitats with turbid water containing material in suspension and often rich in nutrients and dissolved ions, thus differing from clearwater or blackwater environments. Not to be confused with the term 'white water' which refers to turbulent water typically formed in rapids.
Used in 17 profiles
wild-collected
In reference to aquarium fishes, caught in the natural habitat; not bred in captivity.
Used in 10 profiles