Mesh term Elasmobranchii
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Description
A subclass of cartilaginous fish comprising the SHARKS; rays; skates (SKATES (FISH);), and sawfish. Elasmobranchs are typically predaceous, relying more on smell (the olfactory capsules are relatively large) than sight (the eyes are relatively small) for obtaining their food.Browse to child terms:
Sharks
Skates (Fish)
Torpedo
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