Acanthodei

/ækænˈθoʊdiaɪ/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic group or subgroup designation (plural form) for spiny-finned fish in systematic biological classification.

Etymology

Latin plural form of 'acanthodeus,' derived from the Greek 'akantha,' used in formal Linnaean taxonomic nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Taxonomists loved using Latin plurals to make classifications sound grand—'acanthodei' is basically the fancy plural way of saying 'all those spiny ancient fish' in one word.

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