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Gyracanthus
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What's The Definition Of Gyracanthus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gyracanthus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gyracanthus: See Also | Gyracanthus In Webster's Dictionary \Gyr`a*can"thus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr, ? round + ?
spine.] (Paleon.)
A genus of fossil fishes, found in Devonian and carboniferous
strata; -- so named from their round, sculptured spines.
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