latimeridae

Thân thiện

A marine biologist carefully studies a preserved latimeridae specimen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of lobe-finned fish: Latimeridae is the scientific family name for a group of fish within the order Coelacanthiformes. This family is notable for being considered extinct until the discovery of living coelacanths.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The fossil record shows that Latimeridae were once more widespread.
  • Latimeridae, which includes the coelacanth, is often called a "living fossil" family.

Advanced Usage

• In paleontology and ichthyology, the term Latimeridae is used to discuss evolutionary history and biological classification.
  • The study focused on the anatomical features distinguishing Latimeridae from other fish families.

Variants and Related Words

• Coelacanth (n): The common name for the living fish belonging to the family Latimeridae.
  • The coelacanth is the sole surviving genus of the family Latimeridae.

Synonyms

• Coelacanth family: A common descriptive synonym.
  • The coelacanth family was thought to have died out with the dinosaurs.

Related Terms

• Coelacanthiformes (n): The biological order to which the family Latimeridae belongs.
  • Latimeridae is the only extant family within the order Coelacanthiformes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. extinct except for the coelacanth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Latimeridae
• family Latimeridae