acanthopteran
|a-can-thop-ter-an|
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/əˈkænθəˌtɛrən/
spiny-finned fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthopteran' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akanthos' meaning 'thorn' and 'pteron' meaning 'wing or fin'.
Historical Evolution
'Acanthopterygii' transformed into the modern English word 'acanthopteran'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thorny wing or fin', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spiny-finned fish'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fish belonging to the order Acanthopterygii, characterized by having spiny fins.
The acanthopteran species are known for their spiny dorsal fins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 04:21