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| The '''guppy''' |
The '''guppy''', alternatively '''guppie''' (''Poecilia reticulata'') is one of the most popular ] in the world. It is a small member of the ] family (females 3cm, males 2cm) and is therefore ]. It prefers hard water and can withstand a surprising degree of ]. | ||
| The female guppy is a drab brown in colour. The much smaller male naturally has a colourful ] (tailfin), which has been considerably enhanced in shape and colour by ]. | The female guppy is a drab brown in colour. The much smaller male naturally has a colourful ] (tailfin), which has been considerably enhanced in shape and colour by ]. | ||
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The guppy, alternatively guppie (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. It is a small member of the Poecilidae family (females 3cm, males 2cm) and is therefore live-bearing. It prefers hard water and can withstand a surprising degree of salinity.
The female guppy is a drab brown in colour. The much smaller male naturally has a colourful caudal fin (tailfin), which has been considerably enhanced in shape and colour by selective breeding.
The species originates in the Yucatan peninsula, but has escaped from captivity and lives in a feral condition in much of the warmer regions of the world.
A Guppy is also an extremely large wide-bodied aeroplane that is used to transport parts for other aeroplanes and for the space shuttle.