Polypterus definitions

Polypterus

Polypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (Polypteridae) of order Polypteriformes. The type species is the Nile bichir (P. bichir). Fishes in this genus live in various areas in Africa. The etymology of the genus name derives from a combination of the Greek prefix πολυ-, poly- (many) and the root word πτερον, pteron (...
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Polypterus

• (n.) An African genus of ganoid fishes including the bichir.
Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/polypterus/

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Polypterus

Po·lyp`te·rus noun [ New Latin , from Greek poly`s many + ... feather, wing.] (Zoology) An African genus of ganoid fishes including the bichir.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/123

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Polypterus

Polypterus is a genus of fish with just one species, the bichir.
Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BPA.HTM

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