Lobefin (Noun)
Meaning
Any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ancient lobefin, Coelacanth, was considered to be extinct for millions of years until it was rediscovered in the 20th century.
- In comparison to modern fish, the lobefin's distinctive pectoral fins made it well-suited for navigating aquatic environments.
- Fossil records indicate that many species of lobefin fish went extinct at the end of the Devonian period.
- One characteristic that sets lobefins apart from other fish is the presence of fleshy fins that resemble limbs.
- Some scientists believe that the lobefin is an ancestor to modern tetrapods due to the presence of limb-like structures.