Carp, a family of freshwater fish originating in Asia, were introduced to England from western Europe during the 13th century, when they were cultivated mainly by monks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp
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Carp, a family of freshwater fish originating in Asia, were introduced to England from western Europe during the 13th century, when they were cultivated mainly by monks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp