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definition: 'Phylum Chordata. Class Actinopterygii. Catfish, Order Siluriformes are ray-finned fish characterized for their pair of barbels, and/or features of their flattened skull and swimbladder. Minnow is a common name for a freshwater or saltwater fish typically used as bait fish'
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identifier: 89530978-556a-44fd-88fa-5d42ce9c8b91
label: CATFISHES/MINNOWS
parent_identifier: c69cde73-7bd9-489b-a20b-bd23cfb82d92
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