chondrichthyan

[US]/kɒnˈdrɪkθiən/
[UK]/kɑːnˈdrɪkθiən/

Translation

n.a cartilaginous fish of the class Chondrichthyes, including sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras
adj.relating to or denoting cartilaginous fish

Example Sentences

sharks are the largest chondrichthyan species in modern oceans.

the chondrichthyan cartilage has unique properties for medical research.

chondrichthyan fossils date back over 400 million years.

many chondrichthyan species are threatened by overfishing.

the chondrichthyan skeleton is made entirely of cartilage.

rays and skates belong to the chondrichthyan group.

chondrichthyan evolution shows adaptations to various marine environments.

scientists study chondrichthyan dna to understand their biology.

chondrichthyan conservation efforts focus on protecting critical habitats.

the great white shark is a famous chondrichthyan predator.

chondrichthyan embryos develop inside egg cases.

some chondrichthyan species can detect electric fields in water.

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