Acanthodii

/ækænθoʊˈdɪaɪ/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic class or order designation (plural form) for the spiny-finned fish group in biological classification.

Etymology

Latin plural of 'acanthodius,' another formal taxonomic name variation for the acanthodian group derived from Greek 'akantha'.

Kelly Says

Scientists kept creating new Latin names for the same group as they learned more—it shows how taxonomy evolved as new fossil evidence changed our understanding of these creatures.

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