Po*lyp`te*roi"de*i (?), n. pl. [NL. See Polypterus, and -oid.] Zool.
A suborder of existing ganoid fishes having numerous fins along the back. The bichir, or Polypterus, is the type. See Illust. under Crossopterygian.
© Webster 1913.
Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.