noun a fish belonging to the class Actinopterygii
adjective relating to or belonging to the Actinopterygii, a class of bony fishes characterized by the possession of fins supported by rays
Actinopterygious fish are common in marine environments, making this term relevant in the study of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Actinopterygious refers to a subclass of bony fish that includes most of the familiar fish species. These fish have fins supported by bony rays.
In zoology, actinopterygious is used to describe a specific group of fish with ray-finned fins, distinguishing them from other types of fish.
In scientific writing, actinopterygious is used to refer to a subclass of bony fish that includes most modern fish species.
Marine biologists studying fish populations often use the term actinopterygious to classify and study different species of bony fish.
Ichthyologists specialize in the study of fish and use the term actinopterygious to describe a specific group of bony fish with ray-finned fins.