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Koi |
Cyprinus carpio |
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Facts about Koi
Koi varieties are distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation. The word "koi" comes from Japanese. The original Japanese word koi simply means "carp," including both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties.
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