ELASMOBRANCH


Meaning of ELASMOBRANCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈlaz-mə-ˌbraŋk ]

noun

( plural -branchs )

Etymology: ultimately from Greek elasmos metal plate (from elaunein ) + branchia gills

Date: 1872

: any of a subclass (Elasmobranchii) of cartilaginous fishes that have five to seven lateral to ventral gill openings on each side and that comprise the sharks, rays, skates, and extinct related fishes

• elasmobranch adjective

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