CERATODUS
\sˈɛɹɐtˌɒdəs], \sˈɛɹɐtˌɒdəs], \s_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_d_ə_s]\
Definitions of CERATODUS
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A genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have been discovered in Australian rivers. They have lungs so well developed that they can leave the water and breathe in air. In Australia they are called salmon and baramunda. See Dipnoi, and Archipterygium.
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A genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have been discovered in Australian rivers. They have lungs so well developed that they can leave the water and breathe in air. In Australia they are called salmon and baramunda. See Dipnoi, and Archipterygium.
By Noah Webster.