acanthopterygian

noun

Meaning

A member of a large superorder of bony fish characterized by having spiny, rather than soft, fin rays.

Examples

The evolutionary success of the acanthopterygian lineage is evident in the vast diversity of modern reef fish.
Most familiar marine species, including tuna and snapper, are classified as acanthopterygian.

Synonyms: spiny-finned fish, teleost, bony fish, actinopterygian

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acanthopterygian

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌkænθəptəˈrɪdʒiən/

Definition

A member of a large superorder of bony fish characterized by having spiny, rather than soft, fin rays.

Examples

The evolutionary success of the acanthopterygian lineage is evident in the vast diversity of modern reef fish.
Most familiar marine species, including tuna and snapper, are classified as acanthopterygian.

Synonyms of acanthopterygian

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