Australian English Meaning of ceratodus

Lungfish

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Definitions and Meaning of ceratodus in English

Wordnet

ceratodus (n)

extinct lungfish

Webster

ceratodus (n.)

A genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have been discovered in Australian rivers. They have lungs so well developed that they can leave the water and breathe in air. In Australia they are called salmon and baramunda. See Dipnoi, and Archipterygium.

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Lungfish

extinct lungfishA genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have been discovered in Au

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ceratodontidae => Ceratodontidae, ceratobranchial => ceratobranchial, ceratobranchia => ceratobranch, ceratitis capitata => Mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis => Corneal ulceration,