ACANTHOPTERYGIAN Definition & Meaning

acanthopterygian

[ak-uhn-thop-tuh-rij-ee-uhn]

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belonging or pertaining to the Acanthopterygii (Acanthopteri), the group of spiny-finned fishes, including the bass and perch.

acanthopterygian

/ ˌæ��ə��ˌθɒ��əˈ��ɪ��ɪə�� /

of, relating to, or belonging to the Acanthopterygii, a large group of teleost fishes having spiny fin rays. The group includes most saltwater bony fishes

acanthopterygian

Any of a large group of teleost fishes of the superorder Acanthopterygii, having spiny rays in the dorsal and anal fins and including the bass, perch, mackerel, and swordfish.

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1825–35; < New Latin Acanthopterygi ( i ) ( acantho- acantho- + Greek ��ٱ��ý�� ( on ) small wing, fin + Latin -ī masculine plural ending) + -an

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C19: from New Latin Acanthopterygii, from _acantho- + Greek ��ٱ��ú��ǲ� fin

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Well, Captain Morhange," Le Mesge called out to my comrade who had taken a mouthful of fish, "what do you say to this acanthopterygian?

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