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xenopterygii
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xenopterygii, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. xe`nos strange + , dim. of a wing.].
A suborder of fishes including Gobiesox and allied genera. These fishes have soft-rayed fins, and a ventral sucker supported in front by the pectoral fins. They are destitute of scales. [1913 Webster]
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