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Because language is arbitrary and most words do not have any kind of resemblance to real-world objects. Words are symbols, in the same way the letter W represents a certain sound, but there's no reason why it couldn't represent the sound represented by the letter M if everyone agreed that it did.
If you changed your name tomorrow you would still be the same human being, just with a different set of sounds as your name.
The word "fish" comes from Old English, and before that from Germanic.
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∙ 11y agoI would have to say because of the whiskers an also purr like a cat, i know it sounds a little silly but if you every catch one you will understand
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∙ 14y agoBecause the catfish has whiskers just like a pet cat does.
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∙ 16y agothey have whiskers that look like cats whiskers.........
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∙ 15y agoCatfish have whiskers, and so do cats!
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∙ 14y agoIt's the only fish with "whiskers". The protubrances on each side of its mouth.
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What is scientific name of catfish?
catfish ussually have scientific name such as suliriformes
What is a fingerling catfish?
It is the name given to a young catfish.
Why don't catfish have kittens?
Catfish do have children, but they are not called kittens. The catfish got its name by the whiskers it.
What is the birth name of Catfish Hunter?
Catfish Hunter's birth name is James Augustus Hunter.
What is another name for the blue catfish?
Unless it is a localized indigenous name, (common in the American South) they are known (properly) as "Blue Catfish", a specific species of catfish.
What is marathi name of catfish?
Shingala
Can catfish eat cichlid flake food?
There are lots of catfish species. Some will and some won't. Name the species of catfish and you will get a more accurate answer
What is the scientific name for a Catfish?
There are many fish in the catfish family, but here is a list of selected common species; Blue catfish-Ictalurus Furcatatus, Channel catfish-Ictalurus Punctatus, White catfish-Ameiurus Catus, Flathead Catfish-Pylodictis Olivaris.
What was the late catfish Hunters first name?
Also known as Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, his birth name was James Augustus Hunter.
What is the true name of the whiskers on a catfish?
Barbels
What animals have a 7 lettered name?
Catfish
What was James A. Garfield catfish and dog name?
The dogs name was Veto
