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elasmobranch /ɪˈlazmə(ʊ)braŋk /noun ZoologyA cartilaginous fish of a group that comprises the sharks, rays, and skates. Compare with selachian.- Subclass Elasmobranchii, class Chondrichthyes.
However, the presence of modulation in feeding among the elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays) has not been extensively studied....- Like other elasmobranchs (sharks and rays), skates are vulnerable to overfishing because they mature late.
- Additional comments are made below regarding the distribution of epipelagic, mesopelagic, and benthopelagic elasmobranchs and teleosts in the upwelling assemblages.
Origin Late 19th century: from modern Latin Elasmobranchii (plural), from Greek elasmos 'beaten metal' + brankhia 'gills'. |