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Answer for the clue "Fish used in genetic research ", 9 letters:
swordtail

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Word definitions for swordtail in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus ''Xiphophorus'', others of which are called platyfish.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish [syn: helleri , topminnow , Xyphophorus helleri ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Swordtail \Sword"tail`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The limulus. Any hemipterous insect of the genus Uroxiphus , found upon forest trees.

Usage examples of swordtail.

Swordtails, Guppies, Platys, Terras, Neons, Cichlids, Labyrinth and Paradise fish, and every variety of exotic Goldfish.

There were all kinds - Swordtails, Guppies, Platys, Terras, Neons, Cichlids, Labyrinth and Paradise fish, and every variety of exotic Goldfish.