cartilaginous fish (Meaning)
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cartilaginous fish (n)
fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified
Synonyms & Antonyms of cartilaginous fish
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cartilaginous fish Sentence Examples
- Cartilaginous fish, such as sharks and rays, have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone.
- The class Chondrichthyes comprises all cartilaginous fish.
- Cartilaginous fish have a unique respiratory system with five to seven gill slits on each side.
- Many cartilaginous fish, like the great white shark, are apex predators in their ecosystems.
- The flattened bodies of cartilaginous fish like rays enable them to glide gracefully through the water.
- Skates, a type of cartilaginous fish, are often found along the ocean floor.
- Cartilaginous fish have a keen sense of smell, aided by specialized sensory organs called ampullae of Lorenzini.
- Unlike bony fish, cartilaginous fish lack a swim bladder for buoyancy control.
- Cartilaginous fish reproduce through internal fertilization, with some species giving birth to live young.
- The diversity of shapes and sizes among cartilaginous fish reflects their adaptation to various marine environments.
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fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified
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Cartilaginous fish, such as sharks and rays, have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone.
The class Chondrichthyes comprises all cartilaginous fish.
Cartilaginous fish have a unique respiratory system with five to seven gill slits on each side.
Many cartilaginous fish, like the great white shark, are apex predators in their ecosystems.
