Ganoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡænoɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ganoid is an adjective meaning Having ganoid scales or plates, as a fish; specifically, of or pertaining to the Ganoidei.
Meaning
Having ganoid scales or plates, as a fish; specifically, of or pertaining to the Ganoidei.
More Meanings
- (zoology) One of the Ganoidei, a disused taxonomic grouping of fishes, including the bowfin, gars, and sturgeons.
- Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
Example Sentences
In a few minutes the huge beast had been cut up and slabs of him were hanging over a dozen camp fires, together with great scaly ganoid fish which had been speared in the lake.
Word Forms
- ganoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ctenoid, alepidote, cycloid, goldlip, elasmoid, ganoidian.
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