Crossopterygian

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /krɒˌsɒptəˈrɪdʒiən/

Definitions of crossopterygian

noun A type of lobe-finned fish that includes the ancestors of land vertebrates

Example Sentences

A1 A crossopterygian is a type of fish that lived millions of years ago.

A2 Some scientists believe that the crossopterygian is an ancestor of modern-day fish.

B1 The discovery of a fossilized crossopterygian provided valuable information about prehistoric marine life.

B2 Researchers are studying the anatomy of the crossopterygian to better understand its evolutionary significance.

C1 The crossopterygian is known for its unique features that set it apart from other ancient fish species.

C2 Paleontologists have uncovered new evidence that suggests the crossopterygian played a crucial role in the evolution of vertebrates.

Examples of crossopterygian in a Sentence

formal The crossopterygian fish is known for its unique lobe fins.

informal Have you ever heard of a crossopterygian fish? It's pretty cool.

slang That crossopterygian fish is one funky-looking creature.

figurative Her ideas were like crossopterygian fossils, ancient yet still relevant.

Grammatical Forms of crossopterygian

past tense

crossopterygians

plural

crossopterygians

comparative

more crossopterygian

superlative

most crossopterygian

present tense

crossopterygian

future tense

will crossopterygian

perfect tense

have crossopterygian

continuous tense

is crossopterygian

singular

crossopterygian

positive degree

crossopterygian

infinitive

to crossopterygian

gerund

crossopterygianing

participle

crossopterygianed

Origin and Evolution of crossopterygian

First Known Use: 1860 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'crossopterygian' originated from the Greek words 'krossoi' meaning fringe and 'pteryx' meaning wing, referring to the lobed fins of the fish.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a group of lobe-finned fishes, the term 'crossopterygian' has evolved to refer specifically to the subclass Sarcopterygii, which includes the coelacanth and lungfish species.