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Elasmobranchii  

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Entry terms

  • Elasmobranch
  • Elasmobranchs

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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

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018940

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