perciformes

pl. [Lat. perca (q. v.), and form a shape.] Ichthy.: A division of Acanthopterygii (q. v.). Body more or le compre ed; dorsal fin or fins occupying greater portion of the back; spinous dorsal well developed; ventrals thoracic, with one spine, and with four or five rays. There are ten families: Percide, Squamipennes, Mullide, Sparide, Hop log nat hide, Cirrhilide, Scorpænide, Nandide, Poly cent ride, and Teuthide. ( Günther .) per-çip'-I-ençe, për-çip-1-en-çỹ, subst . [Eng. percipien(t); -ce, -cy.] The act, power, or faculty of perceiving; the quality or state of being percipient; perception.