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| Word(Pronunciation) |
Meaning |
Carotene
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Nutrient responsible for the red color
in Koi. Nishikigoi absorb carotene as a nutrient in order
to live. When the carotene stays in the fat of the body
surface, it appears as a red stain. Because Shiro Utsuri
don't have any red in their patterns, carotene fed to
this variety can cause red staining to appear. |
| Caudal fin |
Tail fin. |
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Chagoi(cha' goy
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Brownish, scaled Koi, often used incorrectly
to include blue-gray Koi (Soragoi), or greenish Koi (Midorigoi). |
Chobo Zumi
(cho' bow zoo' me)
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Dark spot found on the heads of young
fish that is caused by the thin, transparent skin at
that location. The area appears dark because you are
looking through the skin at the skull. |
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