Elopiformes
Elopiformes (subclass Actinopterygii, superorder Elopomorpha) An order of marine bony fish, which have the pelvic fins in the abdominal position, opposite the single dorsal fin, wide gill openings, and a strongly forked tail fin. The order includes the families Megalopidae (tarpon) and Elopidae (ladyfish).
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Coelacanthiformes
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