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 Definitions of acanthopterygian  [ˌæk ənˌθɒp təˈrɪdʒ i ən]  

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Definition of 'acanthopterygian' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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

2. (n.) acanthopterygian
an acanthopterygian fish.

Etymology:  (1825–35; < NL Acanthopterygi(i)+ -an1)

Definition of 'acanthopterygian' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) spiny-finned fish, acanthopterygian
a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays


Definition of 'acanthopterygian' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) acanthopterygian
belonging to the order of fishes having spinose fins, as the perch

2. (noun) acanthopterygian
a spiny-finned fish



'acanthopterygian' - Nearby Entries  

acanthoma  acanthophis  acanthophis antarcticus  acanthopterygian  acanthopterygii  acanthoscelides  acanthoscelides obtectus  



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