Grass carp generally refers to grass carp, grass carp is also the customary name, because grass carp like to eat grass.

Grass carp belongs to the genus Grass carp in the subfamily Yarrowiaceae of the order Cypriniformes. Common names of grass carp are: grass carp, grass carp, oil grass carp, grass carp, white grass carp, grass carp, grass root (Northeast), thick fish (Lunan), sea grass carp (South), mixer, black mackerel, and so on. English name: Grass carp . It inhabits rivers and lakes in the plains, and generally prefers to live in the middle and lower layers of water and near-shore areas with lots of water plants.

The fish is active, swims quickly, and often forages in groups. It is a typical herbivorous fish. Grass carp larvae eat larvae, algae, etc., grass carp also eat some meat, such as earthworms, dragonflies and so on. It overwinters in deep water in dry streams or lakes. Parent fish have anadromous habits during the reproductive season. It has been transplanted to many countries in Asia, Europe, America and Africa. Because of its rapid growth and wide source of feed, it is one of the four major fish in freshwater aquaculture in China.

Grass carp, family Carpidae. The body is prolonged, sub-cylindrical, with a body length of more than 1m. Body greenish yellow. Head broad and flat, mouth end position, beardless. Pharyngeal teeth comb-like. Inhabiting the middle and lower layers of the water, feeding on water plants. 3-4 years old mature, spawning in the upper reaches of the river, can be artificially reproduced. It grows fast, and the largest individual reaches about 30kg. It is the main freshwater fish culture object in China. Distributed in China's major waterways, the meat is flavorful, but the bile is poisonous.

Expanded Information

1. Grass carp is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which is beneficial to blood circulation, and is a good food for cardiovascular patients;

2. Grass carp is rich in selenium, which is often consumed to have the effect of anti-aging, skin nourishment, and also has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of tumors;

3. For people who are thin and weak and have a poor appetite, grass carp meat is tender and not greasy, which can be appetizing and nourishing.

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