Actinopterygii

Pronunciation: /æk.tɪˌnɒp.təˈrɪdʒ.iˌaɪ/

Definitions of actinopterygii

noun a class of fish characterized by bony rays in their fins

Example Sentences

A1 Actinopterygii are a class of ray-finned fish.

A2 Actinopterygii include familiar fish species like salmon and trout.

B1 The diversity of actinopterygii in the ocean is vast.

B2 Actinopterygii have adapted to various aquatic environments over millions of years.

C1 Scientists study the evolutionary history of actinopterygii to understand their ecological roles.

C2 The classification of actinopterygii is based on genetic and morphological characteristics.

Examples of actinopterygii in a Sentence

formal Actinopterygii is a class of ray-finned fish that includes most of the familiar species we see in aquariums.

informal Hey, did you know that actinopterygii are the most common type of fish found in freshwater lakes?

slang Those actinopterygii fish are everywhere, they're like the rockstars of the underwater world!

figurative Just like actinopterygii fish gracefully navigate through water, we must navigate through life's challenges with finesse.

Grammatical Forms of actinopterygii

• past tense: acted
• plural: actinopterygii
• comparative: more actinopterygii
• superlative: most actinopterygii
• present tense: actinopterygii
• future tense: will actinopterygii
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: are acting
• singular: actinopterygii
• positive degree: actinopterygii
• infinitive: to actinopterygii
• gerund: acting
• participle: acting

Origin and Evolution of actinopterygii

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'actinopterygii' originates from Greek

Evolution of the word: The term 'actinopterygii' was first used in the field of biology to describe a subclass of ray-finned fish with fins supported by bony rays. Over time, the word has become commonly used in scientific literature to refer to this specific group of fish species.