chondrichthian
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chondrichthian
< New Latin, equivalent to chondr- chondr- + Greek ichthýes (plural) fish
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Of all chondrichthian species—composed of sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras—about 48 percent live in the deep ocean.
From National Geographic
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