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Selachian

Se-la′chi-an

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Noun.
(Zool.)
One of the Selachii. See Illustration in Appendix.

Definition 2024


selachian

selachian

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Adjective

selachian (comparative more selachian, superlative most selachian)

  1. (zoology) Pertaining the superorder Selachimorpha, division Selachii, or similar grouping, including extant sharks, or its members.
  2. (zoology) Elasmobranchiate.
  3. Shark-like.

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Noun

selachian (plural selachians)

  1. (zoology) Any organism of the superorder Selachimorpha, any extant shark.

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