latimeridae

• Família taxonômica de peixes conhecida principalmente por fósseis, com uma única linhagem sobrevivente representada pela latiméria.

A taxonomic family of fish, known primarily from the fossil record, with only one surviving lineage represented by the coelacanth.

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1. Family of lobe-finned fishC2formalscientific

   A family of ancient lobe-finned fish, known primarily from fossils, with only one surviving genus, the coelacanth.

   Família de peixes de nadadeiras lobadas

   • The Latimeridae family includes the famous coelacanth, a living fossil.
   • Fossils of Latimeridae have been found in rocks dating back hundreds of millions of years.
   • Scientists study Latimeridae to understand the evolution of early vertebrates.