bony fish
Bony fish, or Osteichthyes, are a diverse group of fish with skeletons primarily made of bone rather than cartilage, found in various aquatic environments.
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Definition
B2Biology
(scientific)A vertebrate with a skeleton primarily composed of bone, distinct from those with cartilaginous skeletons.
Example
- The goldfish is a common example of a bony fish.
- Marine biologists study the diverse adaptations of bony fish.
C1Zoology
(academic)A member of the superclass Osteichthyes, characterized by bone structures, gill covers, and often a swim bladder for buoyancy.
Example
- Bony fish include both ray-finned and lobe-finned species.
- The swim bladder in bony fish helps them maintain buoyancy.
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