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bet·ta  (bt)
n.
Any of various species of small, brightly colored, long-finned freshwater fishes of the genus Betta, found in southeast Asia.

[New Latin Betta, genus name.]

betta [ˈbɛtə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for fighting fish
[from New Latin, of unknown origin]


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Bettas come from the slow moving streams, ponds, and rice paddies of Asia.
Ideal fish for beginners are goldfish, danios, angelfish and colorful bettas.
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