African Lungfish - Protopterus annectens
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Lobe-finned fish have sturdy, fleshy fins with a structure resembling limbs. These ancient fish are considered living fossils, dating back to the Devonian period. Their unique fins suggest a connection to the evolution of tetrapods, the first vertebrates to walk on land.African Lungfish
Lungfish is a type of fish that belongs to the class Sarcopterygii, also known as lobe-finned fish. They have fleshy, lobed fins that resemble limbs. Lungfish can breathe air through their lungs, allowing them to survive in oxygen-poor water and burrow in mud during periods of drought. Lungfish can also extract oxygen from water using their gills.