WALKING-FISH
\wˈɔːkɪŋfˈɪʃ], \wˈɔːkɪŋfˈɪʃ], \w_ˈɔː_k_ɪ_ŋ_f_ˈɪ_ʃ]\
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The name given to an acanthopterygious fish of the genus Antennarius (A. hispidus), from its ability to use its pectoral fins as legs in traversing the land. These are set in a greatly elongated wrist, and are themselves stiff and powerful, their pointed rays resembling claws. It is a native of the Indian seas.
By Daniel Lyons
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.