noun
- Plural of ceratodus; a genus of lungfish found in freshwater environments, characterized by tooth plates and the ability to breathe air.
Usage: zoology; scientific/technical term
Examples
- Ceratoduses are ancient fish that have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years.
- The ceratoduses in the aquarium required both water and access to air to survive.
- Scientists study ceratoduses to understand the evolution of vertebrate respiration.
- Ceratoduses possess unique tooth plates that help them crush hard-shelled prey.