| lepidosiren | <zoology> An eel-shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. It inhabits the rivers of South America. The name is also applied to a related African species (Protopterus annectens). The lepidosirens grow to a length of from four to six feet. Synonym: doko. Origin: Gr, a scale + a siren. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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