Spiny-finned Fish (Noun)
Meaning
A teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The most common species of spiny-finned fish found in North American waters is the spotted sunfish.
- Catfish are a type of spiny-finned fish characterized by their armor plating.
- Scientists have recently identified a previously unknown species of spiny-finned fish in the coral reefs of the Caribbean.
- One of the most unique features of spiny-finned fish is their array of sharp dorsal fins that serve as a deterrent to predators.
- Anglers are eagerly awaited the annual arrival of spiny-finned fish in the coastal waters off South Carolina.