lobe-finned fish (Meaning)
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lobe-finned fish (n)
any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form
Synonyms & Antonyms of lobe-finned fish
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lobe-finned fish Sentence Examples
- The lobe-finned fish was a direct ancestor of the first terrestrial vertebrates.
- Lobe-finned fish possessed lobed fins that could be used as supporting structures on land.
- The Tiktaalik was a famous lobe-finned fish that exhibited transitional features between fish and amphibians.
- Lobe-finned fish fossils have been discovered in various geological formations around the world.
- The study of lobe-finned fish provides insights into the evolutionary history of vertebrates.
- Researchers believe that lobe-finned fish ventured onto land during periods of drought when their aquatic habitats dried up.
- The Eusthenopteron was another well-known lobe-finned fish that played a role in the transition to terrestrial life.
- Lobe-finned fish had bony plates covering their bodies, offering protection and support.
- The evolution of lobe-finned fish into terrestrial vertebrates was a significant milestone in the history of life on Earth.
- Scientists continue to investigate the fossil record of lobe-finned fish to unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins of tetrapods.
FAQs About the word lobe-finned fish
any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lobe-finned fish was a direct ancestor of the first terrestrial vertebrates.
Lobe-finned fish possessed lobed fins that could be used as supporting structures on land.
The Tiktaalik was a famous lobe-finned fish that exhibited transitional features between fish and amphibians.
Lobe-finned fish fossils have been discovered in various geological formations around the world.
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