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coelacanth

 

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Noun coelacanth has 1 sense
  1. coelacanth, Latimeria chalumnae - fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous Period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa
    --1 is a kind of crossopterygian, lobefin, lobe-finned fish
    --1 is a member of Latimeria, genus Latimeria

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Coelacanth

Definition

The coelacanth is a prehistoric fish that was thought to have been extinct for millions of years until its discovery in 1938.

Noun

  1. A fish of the order Coelacanthiformes, having lobed fins and a distinctive armored appearance.

Example Sentences

1. The coelacanth is often referred to as a "living fossil" due to its ancient origins.

2. Scientists were astonished by the discovery of a live coelacanth off the coast of Africa.

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to or resembling the coelacanth fish.

Example Sentences

1. The coelacanth fossil displayed at the museum showcased its unique features.

2. The sculpture captured the coelacanth's distinct and mysterious beauty.

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