CEFR C1

coelacanth

noun

Meaning

A large, primitive-looking marine fish of the order Coelacanthiformes, thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period until living specimens were discovered in 1938.

Examples

The coelacanth is a remarkable example of a 'living fossil'.
Scientists were thrilled to find a living coelacanth, a creature previously known only from fossils.

Synonyms: living fossil, relict species

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coelacanth (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːləkænθ/

Definition

A large, primitive-looking marine fish of the order Coelacanthiformes, thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period until living specimens were discovered in 1938.

Examples

The coelacanth is a remarkable example of a 'living fossil'.
Scientists were thrilled to find a living coelacanth, a creature previously known only from fossils.
The deep waters where the coelacanth lives make it difficult to study.

Synonyms of coelacanth

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