cladoselache

/klɔːdɒsɪˈleɪki/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct genus of ancient sharks, characterized by their long, slender bodies and multiple gill slits.

“Fossil evidence suggests that the cladoselache was a formidable predator in its time.”

2. noun

A member of the extinct genus Cladoselache.

“The cladoselache was a type of early shark that lived during the Devonian period.”

Synonyms

  • fish
  • shark

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile