lobefin

[US]/ləʊbfɪn/
[UK]/loʊbfɪn/

Translation

n.A fish having lobed or fleshy fins, particularly one belonging to the subclass Crossopterygii, which includes lobe-finned fishes characterized by paired fins with fleshy lobes containing bones similar to those of tetrapod limbs.
Word Forms
Plurallobefins

Phrases & Collocations

lobefins

lobefin's

lobefining

lobefined

lobefin creature

lobefin fish

lobefin species

ancient lobefin

lobefin fossil

Example Sentences

the marine biologist carefully examined the ancient lobefin specimen under a powerful microscope.

researchers discovered a rare lobefin fossil embedded in the sedimentary rock formation.

the unique lobefin structure distinguishes this species from all other known fish.

evolutionary biologists are particularly fascinated by the lobefin's evolutionary significance.

the natural history museum recently acquired a perfectly preserved lobefin skeleton for its collection.

lobefins represent a crucial transitional form in the evolutionary history of vertebrates.

the research team conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of the lobefin population.

dramatic climate changes throughout history have greatly affected lobefin distribution patterns.

the groundbreaking documentary captured the first-ever footage of living lobefins in their natural habitat.

comparative anatomy studies have revealed fascinating insights into the lobefin's muscular system.

conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the endangered lobefin from extinction.

the scientific breakthrough centered on the discovery of a new lobefin species in the deep ocean.

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