chondrichthian
/kɑnˈdrɪkθiən/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the class Chondrichthyes.
- Chondrichthian species have existed for over 400 million years.
- Scientists studied the chondrichthian immune system for medical research.
- The chondrichthian skeleton is lighter than that of bony fish.
noun
- A fish of the class Chondrichthyes, which includes sharks, rays, and skates, characterized by a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone.
- Sharks are the most well-known chondrichthians.
- Unlike bony fish, chondrichthians have skeletons made of flexible cartilage.
- The aquarium has a special exhibit on chondrichthians like rays and skates.
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