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Osteichthyes

Definition:

a class of fish having a skeleton composed of bone in addition to cartilage

Class:

animal noun

Usage:

class | proper noun

Plural:

Osteichthyes*
(* Osteichthyes may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

class » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Vertebrata » Chordata » Animalia

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

bony fish | Crossopterygii | Dipnoi | Teleostei

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