Definition of ctenoid in English:

ctenoid

adjective ˈtiːnɔɪd

Zoology

(of fish scales) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes.
〔动〕（鱼鳞）栉状的，有栉齿边缘的。比较GANOID 和PLACOID
Compare with ganoid and placoid
Example sentencesExamples
- Its scales are ctenoid, and it has no preorbital scales.
- The scales may be cycloid, ctenoid, or absent and the lateral line is absent.
- Triplefin blennies are also unique among blennies in that they possess ctenoid (rough-edged) scales (except for three species).
- E. llajara differs from E. lanceolatus in having ctenoid scales on the sides of the body, and small black spots on the head and dorsal part of the body.
- The body is covered with small ctenoid scales that extend well onto the dorsal and anal fins.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek kteis, kten- 'comb' + -oid.

Definition of ctenoid in US English:

ctenoid

adjective

Zoology

(of fish scales) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes.
〔动〕（鱼鳞）栉状的，有栉齿边缘的。比较GANOID 和PLACOID
Compare with ganoid and placoid
Example sentencesExamples
- Triplefin blennies are also unique among blennies in that they possess ctenoid (rough-edged) scales (except for three species).
- The scales may be cycloid, ctenoid, or absent and the lateral line is absent.
- E. llajara differs from E. lanceolatus in having ctenoid scales on the sides of the body, and small black spots on the head and dorsal part of the body.
- Its scales are ctenoid, and it has no preorbital scales.
- The body is covered with small ctenoid scales that extend well onto the dorsal and anal fins.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek kteis, kten- ‘comb’ + -oid.

单词	ctenoid
释义	Definition of ctenoid in English: ctenoid adjective ˈtiːnɔɪd Zoology (of fish scales) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes. 〔动〕（鱼鳞）栉状的，有栉齿边缘的。比较GANOID 和PLACOID Compare with ganoid and placoid Example sentencesExamples Its scales are ctenoid, and it has no preorbital scales. The scales may be cycloid, ctenoid, or absent and the lateral line is absent. Triplefin blennies are also unique among blennies in that they possess ctenoid (rough-edged) scales (except for three species). E. llajara differs from E. lanceolatus in having ctenoid scales on the sides of the body, and small black spots on the head and dorsal part of the body. The body is covered with small ctenoid scales that extend well onto the dorsal and anal fins. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek kteis, kten- 'comb' + -oid. Definition of ctenoid in US English: ctenoid adjective Zoology (of fish scales) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes. 〔动〕（鱼鳞）栉状的，有栉齿边缘的。比较GANOID 和PLACOID Compare with ganoid and placoid Example sentencesExamples Triplefin blennies are also unique among blennies in that they possess ctenoid (rough-edged) scales (except for three species). The scales may be cycloid, ctenoid, or absent and the lateral line is absent. E. llajara differs from E. lanceolatus in having ctenoid scales on the sides of the body, and small black spots on the head and dorsal part of the body. Its scales are ctenoid, and it has no preorbital scales. The body is covered with small ctenoid scales that extend well onto the dorsal and anal fins. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek kteis, kten- ‘comb’ + -oid.
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