PERCOMORPHI

Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi

(noun) one of the largest natural groups of fishes of both marine and fresh water: true perches; basses; tuna

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Per`co*mor"phi, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. L. perca perch + Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A division of fishes including the perches and related kinds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HISTOLOGICALLY

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