Lampriformes

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Body plans of Lampridiformes and Atheriniformes.

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Lampriformes

fish order

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major reference

In atheriniform
orders Beryciformes, Zeiformes, and Lampridiformes, the most primitive groups of the superorder Acanthopterygii, or spiny-finned fishes.
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annotated classification

In fish: Annotated classification
Lampridiomorpha Order Lampriformes (opahs, oarfishes, and relatives) No subocular shelf and pelvic spine; some have a peculiar condition (hypurostegy) in which caudal rays are expanded. Medium to large size; to about 2 metres (about 7 feet) and 300 kg (660 pounds) in the opah (Lampridae) and about…
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features and classification

In spiny-finned fish
Beryciformes, Zeiformes, and Lampridiformes.
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