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from The Century Dictionary.
- In Günther's classification of fishes, the first group of Sparidæ, having more or less broad trenchant teeth in front of the jaws, no molars nor vomerine teeth, and the lower pectoral rays branched. The species are mostly vegetable-feeders. Also
Cantharinæ , Cantharini.
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