Definition

A type of fish that has fleshy, lobed fins, which are more like limbs than the typical fins found in most fish.

Example

Lobefins are believed to be the ancestors of all land vertebrates.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term lobefin in relation to fish?

Yeah, I think it's about a certain type of fish that has fleshy fins, right?

Exactly! They are considered ancestors of the first land vertebrates.

That's fascinating! I love learning about evolution and how species adapt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lobefin → The word is formed from "lobe" (from Greek "lobos", meaning lobe or rounded projection) and "fin" (from Old English "finn", meaning fin or wing). A lobefin refers to a type of fish that has fleshy, lobe-like fins.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lobe' as a rounded part and a 'fin' as a wing — a lobefin is a fish with rounded, lobe-like fins.

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