Triacanthodoidei

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Triacanthodoidei

fish suborder

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tetraodontiform
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Suborder Triacanthodoidei12–18 dorsal fin-rays; 11–16 anal fin-rays.Family Triacanthodidae (spikefishes)The most primitive members of the order. Deepwater species with a truncated or rounded tail; deep caudal peduncle (the region between the end of the anal fin and the front of the tail); nonstreamlined body;…
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Suborder Triacanthodoidei12–18 dorsal fin-rays; 11–16 anal fin-rays.Family Triacanthodidae (spikefishes)The most primitive members of the order. Deepwater species with a truncated or rounded tail; deep caudal peduncle (the region between the end of the anal fin and the front of the tail); nonstreamlined body;…
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