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Elasmobranch Definition & Meaning

elasmobranch
noun
  1. any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates

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What does elasmobranch mean?
any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
What part of speech is elasmobranch?
Elasmobranch is a noun.

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