Actinopteri

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Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnɒptəraɪ/

Definitions of actinopteri

noun a taxonomic group of ray-finned fishes characterized by the bony rays in their fins

Example Sentences

A1 Actinopteri are a group of fish with ray-finned fins.

A2 Actinopteri include a wide variety of fish species found in freshwater and saltwater.

B1 The actinopteri have bony rays supporting their fins, distinguishing them from other types of fish.

B2 Actinopteri are known for their diverse adaptations to different aquatic environments.

C1 The actinopteri subclass is one of the most successful and diverse groups of vertebrates.

C2 Researchers study the evolutionary history of actinopteri to understand the development of modern fish species.

Examples of actinopteri in a Sentence

formal Actinopteri is a class of ray-finned fish that includes most of the familiar fish species.

informal I heard actinopteri are the most diverse group of fish out there.

slang Those actinopteri fish are really cool to look at.

figurative The actinopteri swam gracefully through the water, like a synchronized dance.

Grammatical Forms of actinopteri

plural

actinopteris

comparative

more actinopteri

superlative

most actinopteri

present tense

actinopteri

future tense

will actinopteri

perfect tense

have actinopteri

continuous tense

is actinopteri

singular

actinopterus

positive degree

actinopteri

infinitive

to actinopteri

gerund

actinoptering

participle

actinoptered

Origin and Evolution of actinopteri

First Known Use: 1859 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'actinopteri' originated from the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray and 'pteron' meaning fin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a group of ray-finned fishes, the term 'actinopteri' has evolved to be a taxonomic classification in the field of ichthyology.