teleostean
/ˌtɛliˈɑstiən/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the teleost fish group (Teleostei).
- Researchers study teleostean genetics to understand how fish adapt to different environments.
- Teleostean evolution led to a wide variety of body shapes and sizes.
- The teleostean family includes many familiar food fish like cod and tuna.
noun
- A fish belonging to the teleost group.
- This fossil is from an ancient teleostean that lived millions of years ago.
- Anglers often catch teleosteans such as bass and perch.
- The teleostean is the most common type of fish in both fresh and salt water.
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