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ganoid

/ˈɡænɔɪd/

Meanings
noun
One of the Ganoidei, a disused taxonomic grouping of fishes, including the bowfin, gars, and sturgeons.

Examples :

"While no longer a formal scientific classification, the term "ganoid" is sometimes used to refer to fish like sturgeon and gar that share certain primitive characteristics. "
fish animal biology

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration sturgeons

sturgeons noun

/ˈstɜːrdʒənz/

Any marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.

"Simple Sentence: "Some restaurants serve caviar, which comes from the eggs of sturgeons." "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

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incredibly adverb

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/

(manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed.

"The teacher's presentation was incredibly engaging; everyone listened intently. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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classification noun

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

"The classification of students by their academic performance helps teachers tailor instruction. "

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

Illustration primitive

primitive noun

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

""Home" is a primitive word for the place where we live. "

Illustration taxonomic

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "