Noun: elasmobranch (elasmobranchs) i'las-mu,brangk
- Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks, rays, skates
"Elasmobranchs have remained largely unchanged for millions of years";
- selachian
Derived forms: elasmobranchs
Type of: cartilaginous fish, chondrichthian
Part of: Elasmobranchii, Selachii, subclass Elasmobranchii, subclass Selachii
Encyclopedia: Elasmobranch