Elasmobranchii
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.
Year introduced: 1996
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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.493.370
MeSH Unique ID: D018940
Registry Number: txid7778
Entry Terms:
- Elasmobranchius
- Elasmobranchs
- Elasmobranch
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