actinopteran
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/ˌæk.tɪˈnɒp.tə.rən/
ray-finned fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinopteran' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'pteron' meaning 'wing' or 'fin'.
Historical Evolution
'aktis' and 'pteron' combined in Greek to form 'actinopterygii', which was later adapted into the English term 'actinopteran'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fin structure of these fishes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the subclass Actinopterygii, which includes ray-finned fishes.
The goldfish is an example of an actinopteran.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 15:21