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sarcopterygian
This term is primarily used in specialized biological and paleontological contexts. It carries a neutral, scientific tone and is rarely encountered in general conversation unless discussing evolutionary biology or the history of vertebrate life.
When used as a noun, it refers to the organism itself, while the adjective form describes anatomical features or taxonomic classifications. Because it describes a specific biological class, it is used with high precision to distinguish lobe-finned fish from actinopterygian (ray-finned) fish.
Meanings
A member of the class of fish characterized by having lobe-fins, which are fleshy and paired, and which include the ancestors of all tetrapods.
The coelacanth is a famous example of a living sarcopterygian.
Relating to or characteristic of the lobe-finned fish of the class Sarcopterygii.
Researchers studied the sarcopterygian anatomy to understand the transition from water to land.
Examples
The coelacanth is a living example of a sarcopterygian.
The coelacanth is a living example of a sarcopterygian.
These fossils show the transition from sarcopterygian fish to early tetrapods.
The sarcopterygian lineage is crucial for understanding land colonization.
The sarcopterygian lineage is crucial for understanding land colonization.
I wonder if this specimen has the typical sarcopterygian fin structure.
The professor explained the difference between actinopterygian and sarcopterygian anatomy.
The professor explained the difference between actinopterygian and sarcopterygian anatomy.
Sarcopterygian fish possess fleshy lobes that support their fins.
Look at how the sarcopterygian bone structure mirrors that of early amphibians.