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Holocephalan (Noun)

Meaning

Fish with high compressed head and a body tapering off into a long tail.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The chimaera, a type of deep-sea fish, is an example of a holocephalan with its distinctive head shape and tapering body.
  • Fossil records indicate that the holocephalan fish have existed since ancient times with evidence of these ancient species found in sedimentary rocks.
  • The frilled shark's flattened and elongated body is similar to the holocephalan fish, despite being part of a different scientific classification.
  • Some species of holocephalan fish have been observed using their pectoral fins to detect prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
  • Holocephalan fish such as the rabbitfish typically have large eyes to adapt to the dimly lit environment of the deep sea.

Synonyms

  • Holocephalian

Hypernyms

  • Chondrichthian
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