Concept information
Preferred term
Elasmobranchii
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Elasmobranch
- Elasmobranchs
Note
- general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 1996
In other languages
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Finnish
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Elasmobranchii
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leveäsuisten rustokalojen alaluokka
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018940
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