Lungfish
(noun)
A freshwater fish of a group that has the ability to breathe air and survive in stagnant or oxygen-poor water.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from lung + fish.
Examples:
- The lungfish is a species of fish that is well-adapted to life in its environment.
- The lungfish has a specialized lung that allows it to breathe air and survive in stagnant water.
- The lungfish is an important food source for many people in Africa.
- The lungfish is considered a living fossil, as it has remained relatively unchanged for millions of years.
- The lungfish has an unusual method of reproduction, in which the male guards the eggs until they hatch.