acanthopterygian
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/əˌkænθəˈtɛrɪdʒiən/
spiny-finned fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthopterygian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akantha' meaning 'thorn' and 'pteryx' meaning 'wing' or 'fin'.
Historical Evolution
'Acanthopterygii' transformed into the English word 'acanthopterygian' to describe fish with spiny fins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thorny winged', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spiny-finned fish'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Acanthopterygii, a group of teleost fishes characterized by having spiny rays in the dorsal and anal fins.
The acanthopterygian fish are known for their spiny fins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 04:51