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Genus Chimaera

Description:

Genus chimaera refers to a taxonomic classification of cartilaginous fish belonging to the subclass Holocephali. These deep-sea creatures are commonly known as chimaeras or ghost sharks. They possess characteristics of both sharks and rays, such as a cartilaginous skeleton and small, tooth-like scales called dermal denticles. The genus chimaera includes several species distributed around the world.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A taxonomic classification of cartilaginous fish in the subclass Holocephali.

Related terms: ghost shark, chimaera, Holocephali

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Sense 2:

Noun - A deep-sea creature with attributes of both sharks and rays, belonging to the genus chimaera.

Sample Sentence: The genus chimaera, with their unique appearance and adapted features, roam the depths of the ocean.

Related terms: cartilaginous fish, ghost shark, Holocephali

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Sense 3:

Noun - The characteristic of being a member of the genus chimaera.

Sample Sentence: The genus chimaera exhibits fascinating evolutionary adaptations.

Related terms: taxonomic classification, species, fish

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Sense 4:

Noun - A local term used to describe a mythical creature or an imaginative concept.

Sample Sentence: In the folklore of the coastal town, a genus chimaera is believed to grant wishes if sighted near the shoreline.

Related terms: mythical creature, folklore, imagination

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