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Acanthopterygian
see synonyms of acanthopterygian1. acanthopterygian, spiny-finned fish
a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays
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Acanthopterygian
see synonyms of acanthopterygianadjective
1.
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
noun
2.
any fish belonging to the Acanthopterygii
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Acanthopterygian
see synonyms of acanthopterygian noun
any percoid fishes, as the basses or perches
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