e•las•mo•branch
We found 5 definitions of elasmobranch from 4 different sources.
NounPlural: elasmobranches |
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elasmobranch - any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates | ||
selachian | ||
cartilaginous fish, chondrichthian fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified | ||
elasmobranchii, selachii, subclass elasmobranchii, subclass selachii sharks; rays; dogfishes; skates | ||
shark any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales |