Acanthodian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæk.n̩ˈθoʊ.di.n̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acanthodian is a noun meaning (zoology) A member of a group of extinct fish (Acanthodii) that existed from the Silurian to the Permian period.
Meaning
(zoology) A member of a group of extinct fish (Acanthodii) that existed from the Silurian to the Permian period.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to Acanthodii.
Example Sentences
The emerging picture of acanthodian (and perhaps placoderm) paraphyly does not overturn a general consensus about gnathostome interrelationships.
Word Forms
- acanthodians
- acanthodean
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acanthodean, acanthodrilid, acanthothoracid, acanthoceratoid, acanthoceratid, acanthostegid.
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