ichthyodea

/ɪkˈθaɪ.ə.ɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of cartilaginous fishes that have gill slits but no jaws.

“The ichthyodea family includes a diverse range of marine species.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of ichthyodea fishes.

“The ichthyodea-like scales on the fossilized fish were a key discovery.”

Synonyms

  • cartilaginous fish
  • chondrichthyan

Antonyms

  • bony fish
  • vertebrate fish