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barbel: see carp carp, hardy freshwater fish, Cyprinus carpio, the largest member of the minnow family. A native of Asia, the carp was introduced into Europe and America and has become so well established that it is called the English sparrow of the fishes. ..... Click the link for more information. . barbel 1. any of several slender tactile spines or bristles that hang from the jaws of certain fishes, such as the catfish and carp 2. any of several European cyprinid fishes of the genus Barbus, esp B. barbus, that resemble the carp but have a longer body and pointed snout barbel [′bär·bəl] (vertebrate zoology) A slender, tactile process near the mouth in certain fishes, such as catfishes. Any European fresh-water fish in the genusBarbus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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