subclass holocephali

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Noun subclass holocephali has 1 sense

Holocephali, subclass Holocephali - chimaeras and extinct forms
--₁ is a kind of class
--₁ is a member of Chondrichthyes, class Chondrichthyes
--₁ has members: holocephalan; Chimaeridae, family Chimaeridae

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Subclass Holocephali

Description:

The term "subclass Holocephali" refers to a taxonomic subclass of cartilaginous fish, commonly known as chimaeras or ratfish. They belong to the class Chondrichthyes and are closely related to sharks and rays. Chimaeras are unique in their appearance and have distinct characteristics that set them apart from other fish species.

Sample Sentences:

The subclass Holocephali includes various species of deep-water fish that inhabit oceans around the world.
Chimaeras, belonging to the subclass Holocephali, have a long, whip-like tail and a venomous spine on their dorsal fin.
The holocephalians, or ratfish, are a fascinating group of fish that are part of the subclass Holocephali.

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