actinistia Definition
- 1a subclass of primarily fossil lobe-finned fishes, also known as coelacanths
- 2the only living species of this subclass is the West Indian Ocean coelacanth
Using actinistia: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "actinistia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The actinistia are an ancient group of fish that were thought to be extinct until the discovery of the living coelacanth.
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The coelacanth is a unique and fascinating example of the actinistia.
Origins of actinistia
from Greek 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'isthmius' meaning 'connective'
Summary: actinistia in Brief
'Actinistia' [ak-tuh-nis-tee-uh] is a subclass of primarily fossil lobe-finned fishes, also known as coelacanths. The only living species of this subclass is the West Indian Ocean coelacanth. The actinistia are an ancient group of fish that were thought to be extinct until the discovery of the living coelacanth. The coelacanth is a unique and fascinating example of the actinistia.
