Ray-Finned Fish: Are They Amniotes? Evolution and Classification Explained
Ray-finned fish, known as Actinopterygii, are bony fish with thin, webbed fins. They are not amniotes; amniotes include reptiles, birds, and mammals, sharing ancestry with lobe-finned fish. Ray-finned fish make up about half of all living vertebrate species, showcasing their diversity and unique anatomical characteristics. The evolution of ray-finned fish dates back over 400 million … Read more