noun
- Plural of gambusia; small freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae, native to North America, often used for mosquito control.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called mosquitofish
Examples
- Gambusias were introduced to the pond to help control the mosquito population.
- The aquarium contained several gambusias that fed on insect larvae.
- Wildlife managers often stock gambusias in wetlands for natural pest management.
- These small gambusias are hardy and adapt well to various water conditions.