elasmobranch

e·las·mo·branch

elasmobranch

designating or of a class (Chondrichthyes) of fishes characterized by cartilaginous skeletons, placoid scales, and lack of air bladders

Origin of elasmobranch

from Modern Latin Elasmobranchii from Classical Greek elasmos, beaten metal (akin to elastic) + Classical Latin branchia, gills

any fish of this class, as the shark, skate, or ray

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elasmobranch

noun

Any of various cartilaginous fishes of the subclass Elasmobranchii, having five to seven pairs of lateral gill slits and including the sharks, rays, and skates.

Origin of elasmobranch

From New Latin Elasmobranchiī subclass name Greek elasmos metal beaten out ( from elaunein elas- to beat )Latin branchia gill ; see branchia .

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Any of numerous cartilaginous fishes of the subclass Elasmobranchii, having five to seven gill slits on each side, dermal denticles for scales, and a small respiratory opening (spiracle) behind each eye. The pectoral fins of elasmobranchs are often greatly enlarged. Elasmobranchs include the sharks, rays, and skates.

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Noun

(plural elasmobranchs or elasmobranches)

Any of many cartilaginous fish of the subclass Elasmobranchii

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