Beryciform

/bəˈrɪsɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape, structure, or characteristics of fish belonging to the order Beryciformes.

Etymology

From the scientific order name Beryciformes (based on 'beryx') combined with '-form' meaning 'having the shape of'.

Kelly Says

Beryciform fish are like the evolutionary bridge between primitive and modern fish—they've kept their spiny fins while other fish modernized!

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