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Definition of Lepidosiren

1. n. An eel- shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. It inhabits the rivers of South America. The name is also applied to a related African species (Protopterus annectens). The lepidosirens grow to a length of from four to six feet. Called also doko.

Definition of Lepidosiren

1. Noun. (zoology) An eel-shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. ¹

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Medical Definition of Lepidosiren

1. An eel-shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. It inhabits the rivers of South America. The name is also applied to a related African species (Protopterus annectens). The lepidosirens grow to a length of from four to six feet. Synonym: doko. Origin: Gr, a scale + a siren. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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