elasmobranch
belonging or pertaining to the Elasmobranchii, the subclass of cartilaginous fishes comprising the sharks and rays.
an elasmobranch fish.
Origin of elasmobranch
1Words Nearby elasmobranch
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How to use elasmobranch in a sentence
Next in point of time to the paper of Schenk, is my own preliminary account of the development of the elasmobranch Fishes.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThis difference no doubt depends upon the greater quantity of yolk particles present in the elasmobranch ovum.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourOne of the most interesting features in the elasmobranch development is the formation of the notochord from the hypoblast.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourIts existence must be regarded as one of the most remarkable results of my researches upon the elasmobranch nervous system.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThe development of the elasmobranch ovary has recently formed the subject of three investigations.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland Balfour
British Dictionary definitions for elasmobranch
/ (ɪˈlæsməˌbræŋk, ɪˈlæz-) /
any cartilaginous fish of the subclass Elasmobranchii (or Selachii), which includes the sharks, rays, dogfish, and skates
of, relating to, or belonging to the Elasmobranchii
Origin of elasmobranch
1- Also called: selachian
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Scientific definitions for elasmobranch
[ ĭ-lăz′mə-brăngk′ ]
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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