noun
- A freshwater fish of North America, also called bowfin, having a long dorsal fin and a rounded tail.
Usage: ichthyology; scientific name: Amia calva
Examples
- The amia is a primitive fish species that has remained relatively unchanged for millions of years.
- Anglers sometimes catch amia while fishing for other freshwater species.
- The amia's ability to breathe air allows it to survive in oxygen-poor waters.
- Scientists study the amia to understand early fish evolution.