Definition: A subclass of cartilaginous fish comprising the SHARKS; rays; skates (SKATES (FISH);), and sawfish. Elasmobranchs are typically predaceous, relying more on smell (the olfactory capsules are relatively large) than sight (the eyes are relatively small) for obtaining their food.
GEN or unspecified; SHARKS; DOGFISH; SKATES (FISH) are also available
ExamplesSharks; Skates (Fish); Torpedo
Other names Elasmobranchius; Elasmobranch; Elasmobranchs
