Osteichthyes
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic class of bony fish: "Osteichthyes" is the scientific name for the class comprising all bony fish. These fish have skeletons made primarily of bone, as opposed to cartilage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The study focused on the evolution of Osteichthyes. (The research examined how bony fish developed over time.)
- Salmon and tuna are familiar examples of Osteichthyes. (These common fish belong to the class of bony fish.)
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification: The term is used formally in biological taxonomy to categorize a major group of vertebrates.
- Osteichthyes is one of the two major groups of fish, the other being Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish).
Variants and Related Words
- Osteichthyan (noun/adjective): A member of the class Osteichthyes; pertaining to bony fish.
- The osteichthyan fossil record is extensive. (The fossil evidence for bony fish is very broad.)
Synonyms
- Bony fish: The common, non-scientific term for members of the class Osteichthyes.
Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific meaning in scientific (biological) context. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
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a class of fish having a skeleton composed of bone in addition to cartilage
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