Subclass Dipnoi (Noun)
Meaning
Bony fishes of the southern hemisphere that breathe by a modified air bladder as well as gills; sometimes classified as an order of Crossopterygii.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subclass Dipnoi is a group of ancient bony fishes that have evolved to thrive in low-oxygen environments.
- Some of the most well-known members of the subclass Dipnoi are the lungfishes found in Africa, Australia, and South America.
- The subclass Dipnoi is often considered a link between the fish and the tetrapods due to their unique respiratory system.
- Fossil records show that the subclass Dipnoi has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, earning them the title of 'living fossils'.
- The air-breathing abilities of the subclass Dipnoi have allowed them to survive in environments where other fish would quickly succumb to oxygen deprivation.