Bony Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Any fish of the class Osteichthyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bony fish is the most diverse group of fish in the world's oceans and freshwater lakes and rivers.
- Bony fish have a skeleton made of bones rather than cartilage, which distinguishes them from the cartilaginous fish.
- The majority of fish that people commonly eat are bony fish, including salmon, tuna, and cod.
- Goldfish are a type of bony fish that are popular pets due to their small size and low maintenance care.
- Most bony fish have swim bladders that help them maintain their buoyancy in the water.