teleost

/tɛliˈɒst/ tɛli-ŌST

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bony fish, typically having a streamlined body and a single dorsal fin, and including most modern bony fishes.

“The teleosts are the dominant group of fish in the oceans and rivers of the world.”

Synonyms

  • bony fish
  • modern fish

Antonyms

  • cartilaginous fish
  • primitive fish