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Definition of Selachian
1. Noun. Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates.
Exact synonyms: Elasmobranch
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Fish, Chondrichthian
Group relationships: Elasmobranchii, Selachii, Subclass Elasmobranchii, Subclass Selachii
Specialized synonyms: Shark, Ray
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Fish, Chondrichthian
Group relationships: Elasmobranchii, Selachii, Subclass Elasmobranchii, Subclass Selachii
Specialized synonyms: Shark, Ray
Definition of Selachian
1. n. One of the Selachii. See Illustration in Appendix.
Definition of Selachian
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Medical Definition of Selachian
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