Darwin fish in English

Forms: Darwin fishes [plural], Darwin fish [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: A combination of the name of evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin, and the Christian fish symbol. Head templates: {{en-noun|+|Darwin fish}} Darwin fish (plural Darwin fishes or Darwin fish)

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"Darwin fish" meaning in English

Noun

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