Definition: The word "adelarthrosomata" is a scientific term used to describe a type of fish that has an adaptation for swimming in saltwater, typically found in tropical or subtropical areas where freshwater does not occur. Adelarthrosomata are characterized by having fins on their underside which are adapted for swimming in saltwater. This is similar to the adaptations of the fish Adelardosoma (a genus) that have fins for swimming in freshwater. The scientific name "adelarthrosomata" is derived from its Latin word meaning "salt-water", and it refers specifically to those fish with fins on their underside, which are found in tropical or subtropical areas where freshwater does not occur.
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