selachian

Noun
  1. Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks;
    Rays;
    Skates (synset 101484712)
    is a type of: cartilaginous fish, chondrichthian - fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified
    subtypes:
    • shark - any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
    • ray - cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
    belongs to: elasmobranchii, selachii, subclass elasmobranchii, subclass selachii - sharks; rays; dogfishes; skates
    same as: elasmobranch

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