Associations to the word «Ctenoid»

Wiktionary

CTENOID, adjective. Having a toothed margin, usually fish scales
CTENOID, adjective. Comb-like in shape.
CTENOID, noun. A ctenoidean.

Dictionary definition

CTENOID, adjective. Resembling a comb; having projections like the teeth of a comb.

Wise words

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