Latimeria (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Latimeridae: coelacanth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of the Latimeria in 1938 was a significant breakthrough in the field of paleontology and ichthyology.
- Latimeria is often referred to as a living fossil due to its ability to survive and thrive in modern times despite being thought to be extinct.
- The Latimeria is a deep-sea fish that can be found in the oceans of the Indo-Pacific region, typically at depths of 100-700 meters.
- Scientists have been studying the Latimeria to gain a better understanding of its unique characteristics and how it has managed to survive for so long.
- The Latimeria is a member of the class Sarcopterygii, which also includes lungfish and tetrapods, and is thought to be one of the closest living relatives of tetrapods.