actinopteri

/æk.tɪ.nɒpˈtɛər.i/

Definitions

1. noun

A subclass of ray-finned fishes, which includes most bony fishes.

“The research team studied the diverse species of actinopteri found in the oceanic ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • bony fishes
  • ray-finned fishes

Antonyms

  • cartilaginous fishes
  • jawless fishes