otocinclus

English

Etymology

From the genus name Otocinclus. First part from Ancient Greek ὠτο- (ōto-), stem of οὖς (oûs, “ear”).

Noun

otocinclus (plural otocincluses)

  1. Any of the species of small South American freshwater fish of the genus Otocinclus, popular in home aquariums.

Synonyms

  • oto (clipping, informal)

Derived terms

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