SELACHII

Elasmobranchii, subclass Elasmobranchii, Selachii, subclass Selachii

(noun) sharks; rays; dogfishes; skates

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Se*la"chi*i, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: An order of elasmobranchs including the sharks and rays; the Plagiostomi. Called also Selacha, Selache, and Selachoidei.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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