gcmd_keyword : RAY-FINNED FISHES>PERCH-LIKE FISHES

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parent	FISH>RAY-FINNED FISHES
gcmd_keywords	PERCH-LIKE FISHES>TUNAS AND ALLIES

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definition	Perciforms, or perch-like fish, form the largest order of fish, the largest order of vertebrates and comprise at least a third of all fish species. They are distinguished by pectoral fins on the sides; spines on the dorsal and anal fins; pelvic fins on the abdomen with one spine and up to five soft rays; dorsal and anal fins that are detached from the caudal (tail) fin, and jaw that can be thrust outward to suck food into the mouth.
identifier	85b2ba83-b81c-45a6-98d1-07b36040fe45
label	PERCH-LIKE FISHES
parent_identifier	c69cde73-7bd9-489b-a20b-bd23cfb82d92
GCMD Metadata	85b2ba83-b81c-45a6-98d1-07b36040fe45
Ancestors	PERCH-LIKE FISHES < RAY-FINNED FISHES < FISH < ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES < BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION < EARTH SCIENCE < Science Keywords