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chondrichthyes

/kɒnˈdrɪk.θi.iːz/

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noun

/kɒnˈdrɪk.θi.iːz/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий класс хрящевых рыб, к которому относятся акулы, скаты и химеры.

A scientific term referring to a class of cartilaginous fishes, which includes sharks, rays, and chimaeras.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Cartilaginous fishesC2formalscientific

    A class of jawed fish that have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone, including sharks, rays, and chimaeras.

    ruХрящевые рыбы

    • Chondrichthyes are among the oldest living groups of jawed vertebrates.
    • Sharks and rays are the most well-known members of the class Chondrichthyes.
    • The skeleton of Chondrichthyes is composed of cartilage, which is lighter than bone.
Forms
  • chondrichthyes plural form
  • chondrichthyes' possessive plural form
  • chondrichthyes' possessive singular form