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malacopterygii

/ˌmæl.ə.kɒp.təˈrɪdʒ.i.aɪ/

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noun

/ˌmæl.ə.kɒp.təˈrɪdʒ.i.aɪ/formalscientific
  • ruОбширная группа костистых рыб, характеризующаяся плавниками, поддерживаемыми гибкими хрящевыми лучами.

An extensive group of teleost fishes characterized by fins supported by flexible cartilaginous rays.

proper noun

  1. Group of soft-finned fishesC2formalscientific

    An extensive group of teleost fishes having fins supported by flexible cartilaginous rays.

    ruГруппа мягкопёрых рыб

    • The Malacopterygii include many familiar species like salmon and herring.
    • Scientists classify soft-finned fish under the group Malacopterygii.
    • The flexible fin rays of Malacopterygii distinguish them from spiny-finned fish.