ELASMOBRANCH
\ɪlˈazməbɹˌant͡ʃ], \ɪlˈazməbɹˌantʃ], \ɪ_l_ˈa_z_m_ə_b_ɹ_ˌa_n_tʃ]\
Definitions of ELASMOBRANCH
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any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
By Princeton University
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any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A subclass of cartilaginous fish comprising the SHARKS, rays, skates (SKATES (FISH)), and sawfish. Elasmobranchs are typically predaceous, relying more on smell (the olfactory capsules are relatively large) than sight (the eyes are relatively small) for obtaining their food.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.