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Ceratodus
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What's The Definition Of Ceratodus?
[n] extinct lungfish
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ceratodus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ceratodus: See Also | genus Ceratodus | lungfish Ceratodus In Webster's Dictionary \Ce*rat"o*dus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ke`ras, ke`ratos horn
+ ? tooth.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as
Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have
been discovered in Australian rivers. They have lungs so well
developed that they can leave the water and breathe in air.
In Australia they are called {salmon} and {baramunda}. See
{Dipnoi}, and {Archipterygium}.
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