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Definition of Polypteroidei

1. n. pl. A suborder of existing ganoid fishes having numerous fins along the back. The bichir, or Polypterus, is the type. See Illust. under Crossopterygian.

Medical Definition of Polypteroidei

1. A suborder of existing ganoid fishes having numerous fins along the back. The bichir, or Polypterus, is the type. Origin: NL. See Polypterus, and -oid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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