elasmobranch

n.
Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes, characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales and including the sharks, rays, and skates.

adj.
Of or belonging to the class Chondrichthyes.

[From New Latin Elasmobranchiī, former subclass name : Greek elasmos, metal beaten out (from elaunein, elas-, to beat) + Latin branchia, gill; see branchia.]

Members of the class Elasmobranchii; includes sharks and rays.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
  Synonym: selachian

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