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selachian

Pronunciation: /sɪˈleɪkɪən/
Zoology
Definition of selachian

noun

  • an elasmobranch fish of a group that comprises the sharks and dogfishes.
    • The former group Selachii, subclass Elasmobranchii: now treated as one, two, or three superorders

adjective

  • relating to the selachians.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Selachii (from Greek selakhos 'shark') + -an

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