acanthopterygii
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/əˌkænθəˈtɛrɪdʒiː/
spiny-finned fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthopterygii' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akantha' meaning 'thorn' or 'spine' and 'pteryx' meaning 'fin' or 'wing'.
Historical Evolution
'Acanthopterygii' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its reference to spiny-finned fish.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to fish with spiny fins, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large group of teleost fishes characterized by having spiny rays in the dorsal and anal fins.
The acanthopterygii are known for their spiny fins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 05:06