Definition of elasmobranch Elasmobranch

e•las•mo•branch

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Noun

Plural: elasmobranches

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
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  • elasmobranch (a.)
    Of or pertaining to the Elasmobranchii.
  • elasmobranch (n.)
    One of the Elasmobranchii.

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