chondrichthyes

• Término científico que designa la clase de peces cartilaginosos, que incluye a tiburones, rayas y quimeras.

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

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

   Peces cartilaginosos

   • 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.