crossopterygian
crossopterygian · crossopterygians
One of the CrossopterygiiOne of the Crossopterygii.
Meaning
1 sensesOne of the Crossopterygii.
More definitions
- any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form
Origin
From Crossopterygia + -an, Greek krossoí “tassels, fringe” + -o- + pterýgion “little wingFrom Crossopterygia + -an, Greek krossoí “tassels, fringe” + -o- + pterýgion “little wing or fin,” equivalent to pteryg- (stem of pterýx) “wing, fin” + -ion + -an.
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Forms
plural: crossopterygians| Singular | crossopterygian |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form:lobefinlobe-finned fish