Meaning of the word lungfish in English

What does lungfish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lungfish

US /ˈlʌŋ.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈlʌŋ.fɪʃ/
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Noun

an elongated freshwater fish with a lung-like swim bladder, found in Africa, South America, and Australia. It can breathe air and survive out of water for long periods.

Example:
The lungfish can survive droughts by burrowing into the mud.
Fossils of ancient lungfish provide clues about vertebrate evolution.