holocephalan

• Substantiv, das einen Knorpelfisch mit stark abgeflachtem Kopf und einem zu einem langen Schwanz verjüngten Körper bezeichnet; gehört zu den Seekatzen (Chimären).

A noun referring to a fish characterized by a highly compressed head and a body that tapers into a long tail.

1. Cartilaginous fishC2formalscientific

   A type of fish belonging to the subclass Holocephali, characterized by a high compressed head and a body that narrows into a long tail, often found in deep ocean waters.

   Knorpelfisch

   • The holocephalan is known for its distinctive high skull and streamlined body.
   • Many holocephalans, such as the chimaera, inhabit deep-sea environments.
   • Researchers studied the evolutionary adaptations of the holocephalan.
   • Holocephalans have a unique cartilage structure compared to other fish.

   Synonymechimera