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holocephali

/ˌhɒl.əʊˈsɛf.əl.aɪ/

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noun

/ˌhɒl.əʊˈsɛf.əl.aɪ/formalscientific
  • ruПодкласс хрящевых рыб, включающий современных химер и различные вымершие формы, характеризующийся голостилическим подвешиванием челюсти и одним жаберным отверстием.

A subclass of cartilaginous fish that includes modern chimaeras and various extinct forms, characterized by a holostylic jaw suspension and a single gill opening.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Chimaeras and extinct formsC2formalscientific

    A subclass of cartilaginous fish that includes chimaeras (ratfish) and their extinct relatives, characterized by a single gill opening and a tooth plate structure.

    ruЦельноголовые

    • Holocephali are distinguished from other cartilaginous fish by their unique jaw structure.
    • The study of Holocephali fossils helps scientists understand the evolution of fish.
    • Modern chimaeras are the only surviving members of the subclass Holocephali.
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