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polypterus Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several primitive, elongated freshwater ray-finned fishes native to African river systems and swamps, characterized by a series of distinct dorsal finlets and paired lungs that allow them to breathe atmospheric air.
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"The biology department acquired a bichir to demonstrate the anatomical adaptations of early fishes capable of breathing atmospheric oxygen."
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