1. a cartilaginous fish of the class that includes sharks, rays, and skates
Usage: zoological

Examples

• Sharks are the most well-known elasmobranchs in the ocean.
• The marine biology class studied various elasmobranchs including rays and skates.
• Unlike bony fish, elasmobranchs have skeletons made of cartilage.
• The aquarium’s elasmobranch exhibit featured several species of sharks.
• Elasmobranchs are ancient fish that have survived for millions of years.
• The researcher specialized in elasmobranch behavior and ecology.