- soft-rayed
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : having soft or articulated rays — used of the fins of some fishes
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spiny-rayed fishes — a natural group of fishes (Acanthopterygii) characterised by spiny rays at the front of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. They also have ctenoid scales (q.v.). These higher fishes contrast with the lower soft rayed fishes that lack spines … Dictionary of ichthyology
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