ganoin
9.9
A hard, shiny layer on some fish scales that protects them
- noun
- Specialized
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ganoina
- The scales of gars and sturgeons are coated with ganoin, giving them a hard, glossy appearance.
Examples
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Paleontologists study ganoin to understand the evolution of fish scales.
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The ganoin on the fish's scales glistened in the sunlight.
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A layer of ganoin protects certain prehistoric fishes from predators and environmental damage.
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Some species of fish have ganoins that are particularly vibrant.
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The scales of gars and sturgeons are coated with ganoin, giving them a hard, glossy appearance.
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A layer of ganoin protects certain prehistoric fishes from predators and environmental damage.
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The ganoin on the fish's scales glistened in the sunlight.
Synonyms
9.9
A shiny hard layer on the scales of some fish that protects them
is the same meaning but shows an alternate spelling form
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ganoin comes from the old Greek root ganos, meaning 'brightness' or 'shine', so it names the hard, glossy layer that covers some fish scales.
