selachian

/ˌsɛləˈkeɪɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting the Selachii, a suborder of sharks.

“The fossil record shows that selachian species have remained largely unchanged for millions of years.”

Synonyms

  • Selachii
  • selachian shark

Antonyms

  • bony fish
  • teleost