Acanthopterygian
Acanthopterygian noun - A teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays.
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Synonyms for Acanthopterygian
Prickleback and acanthopterygian are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Prickleback" with "Acanthopterygian", this nouns are similar.
Prickleback
Prickleback noun - Small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research.
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Synonyms for Prickleback
Acanthopterygian and prickleback are semantically related. You can use "Acanthopterygian" instead a noun "Prickleback".
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