ophidiiform

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ophidiiform

fish

Also known as: Ophidiiformes

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…and about 385 species of ophidiiforms (that is, the pearlfishes and cusk-eels).
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…and about 385 species of ophidiiforms (that is, the pearlfishes and cusk-eels).
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Order Ophidiiformes (cusk eels, brotulas, and pearlfishes) Pelvic fins, when present, anterior, with 1 or 2 soft rays in each fin, some with a spine, some species live-bearing. 5 families, 100 genera and about 385 species. All marine except for about 5 species in the family…
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Order Ophidiiformes (cusk eels, brotulas, and pearlfishes) Pelvic fins, when present, anterior, with 1 or 2 soft rays in each fin, some with a spine, some species live-bearing. 5 families, 100 genera and about 385 species. All marine except for about 5 species in the family…
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