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Synentognathi

Synentognathi

9.9
A group of sea fish with long bodies and fins with no spines
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪnənˈtɒɡnəθi/
  • Specialized
: Synentognathi
  • The Synentognathi are easily distinguished by their long, slender bodies and spineless fins.

Examples

  • Needlefishes and flying fishes both belong to the order Synentognathi.

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary adaptations of Synentognathi in open ocean habitats.

  • The Synentognathi order includes fascinating species like needlefishes.

  • Have you ever seen a Synentognathi in the wild?

  • Needlefishes and flying fishes both belong to the order Synentognathi.

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary adaptations of Synentognathi in open ocean habitats.

  • The Synentognathi are easily distinguished by their long, slender bodies and spineless fins.

Synonyms

order Synentognathi
vsSynentognathi
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish with no fin spines, like flying fish

has identical meaning but is phrased as the technical order name

Compounds

order Synentognathi
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish with no fin spines, like flying fish

Surface Forms

Synentognathi singular
Synentognathis plural

Etymology

Synentognathi can be remembered by its parts: syn- meaning 'together' and gnath meaning 'jaw'. So, think 'joined jaws' as a simple image to help you remember this group of spineless, long fishes like needlefishes and flying fishes.