crucian carp

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crucian carp

fish

Also known as: Carassius carassius

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Common carp
The crucian carp (Carassius carassius) is a barbel-less European relative of the goldfish. The common carp was introduced to North America as a sport fish and food fish during the middle of the 19th century, and it was farmed by private interests as well as by…
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The crucian carp (Carassius carassius) is a barbel-less European relative of the goldfish. The common carp was introduced to North America as a sport fish and food fish during the middle of the 19th century, and it was farmed by private interests as well as by…
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