acanthopteri
|a-can-thop-teri|
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/əˌkænˈθɒptəri/
spiny-finned fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthopteri' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akanthos' meaning 'thorn' and 'pteron' meaning 'wing or fin'.
Historical Evolution
'acanthopteri' was derived from the Greek word 'akanthopteros', which was used in scientific Latin to describe spiny-finned fish.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any spiny structure, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a group of spiny-finned fish.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of teleost fishes characterized by spiny rays in the dorsal and anal fins.
The acanthopteri are known for their spiny fins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 04:36