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soft-finned

/ˈsɒftˌfɪnd/

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adjective

/ˈsɒftˌfɪnd/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, используемое для описания рыб, принадлежащих к отряду Malacopterygii, характеризующихся мягкими лучами плавников.

An obsolete adjective used to describe fish belonging to the order Malacopterygii, characterized by soft fin rays.

  1. Relating to fish with soft finsC2formalscientific

    Describing a group of fish that have fins supported by flexible, segmented rays rather than stiff spines.

    ruМягкопёрый

    • The soft-finned fish are often more agile swimmers than their spiny-finned counterparts.
    • Many species of soft-finned fish are found in freshwater habitats.
    • The biologist specialized in the study of soft-finned fish.

    Synonymsmalacopterygian