Bony-Finned Fish: Are They the Ancestral Link to Amphibians’ Evolution?
Bony finned fish, called Actinopterygii, are not amphibians. They are a separate classification of fish. Amphibians evolved from lobe-finned fish, or Sarcopterygii, during the Devonian period. While bony fins developed into limbs, amphibians remain distinct from bony finned fish. Research indicates that bony-finned fish exhibited adaptations to life in shallow waters. These adaptations include the … Read more