What is another word for anacanthini?
Pronunciation: [ˌanɐkanθˈiːnɪ] (IPA) 
Anacanthini is a scientific term used to describe a group of fish species that don't have any spines on their fins. There are a few different synonyms for this term, which can be handy when trying to describe the same group of fish to a non-expert audience. One synonym for anacanthini is "soft-finned fish", which is a descriptive term that emphasizes the absence of spines. Another term that is sometimes used is "ray-finned fish", which distinguishes these species from their bony counterparts. Finally, some people simply refer to anacanthini as "spineless fish" to convey the same basic idea.
