Definition

A type of fish that can breathe air and has both lungs and gills, found in freshwater environments like rivers and lakes.

Example

The lungfish can survive in dry conditions by burrowing into the mud and breathing air.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a lungfish?

Yeah, I read that they can breathe air like us!

It's fascinating how they can survive in mud during dry seasons.

Absolutely, nature has some amazing adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lungfish is formed from "lung" (from Old English "lungen", meaning organ for breathing) and "fish" (from Old English "fisc", meaning aquatic animal). The word describes a type of fish that has lungs and can breathe air.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'lung' as the organ that helps with breathing, and 'fish' as the aquatic creature. This helps you remember that a lungfish is a fish that can breathe air.

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