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Cyprinus carpio carpio is a subspecies of the common carp is commonly found in Europe. They are native to much of Europe (notably the Danube and Volga Rivers) and can also be found in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Mitochondrial DNA analysis shows a difference between C. carpio carpio and Carpio carpio haematopterus. They are omnivorous in nature and are known to feed on mollusks, insects, crustaceans and seeds. Though dark in color, there are some...

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