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chondrichthian

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[kon-drik-thee-uhn] / kɒnˈdrɪk θi ən /

noun

any member of the class Chondrichthyes, comprising the cartilaginous fishes.

Etymology

Origin of chondrichthian

< New Latin, equivalent to chondr- chondr- + Greek ichthýes (plural) fish

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