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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.

Synonyms

  • Crossopterygian
  • Lobe-finned Fish

Hypernyms

  • Bony Fish

Hyponyms

  • Coelacanth
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