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selachian, a. and n. Zool.|sɪˈleɪkɪən|
Also selacian, selacean.
[f. mod.L. Selachē (a. Gr. σελάχη, pl. of σέλαχος shark) or its derivative Selachiī + -ian. Cf. F. sélacien (Cuvier).]
a. adj. Of or belonging to the genus Selache (Cuvier) of sharks, or to the group Selachii, the sharks and their allies.
b. n. A shark or allied fish.
1835Kirby Hab. & Inst. Anim. II. xxi. 391 The Selacians. 1857Agassiz Contrib. Nat. Hist. U.S. I. 82 note, I would, therefore, propose the name of Selachians for a distinct class embracing the Sharks, Skates and Chimæras. 1859Darwin Orig. Spec. xi. (1873) 308 The selaceans or sharks. 1870Rolleston Anim. Life 38 A few Selachian fishes. |