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