Meaning Of The Word Elasmobranch

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Elasmobranch Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Elasmobranch?

elasmobranch in American English
any fish of this class, as the shark, skate, or ray
designating or of a class (Chondrichthyes) of fishes characterized by cartilaginous skeletons, placoid scales, and lack of air bladders
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the Elasmobranchii, the subclass of cartilaginous fishes comprising the sharks and rays
noun: an elasmobranch fish

elasmobranch in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Elasmobranchii
noun: any cartilaginous fish of the subclass Elasmobranchii (or Selachii), which includes the sharks, rays, dogfish, and skates

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