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