noun🔗ShareSelacio, tiburónAny organism of the superorder Selachimorpha or subclass Elasmobranchii; an extant shark (or related species)."While swimming in the ocean, the marine biologist spotted a large selachian, easily identifiable as a great white shark. "Mientras nadaba en el océano, el biólogo marino avistó un gran selacio, fácilmente identificable como un gran tiburón blanco.animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelativo a los selacimorfos, a los tiburonesPertaining to (what is now classified as) the superorder Selachimorpha or division Selachii, comprising the sharks; or, sometimes more broadly, to the subclass Elasmobranchii, including sharks, rays and related species."The aquarium featured a special exhibit on selachian diversity, showcasing different types of sharks and rays. "El acuario presentó una exhibición especial sobre la diversidad de los selacimorfos, mostrando diferentes tipos de tiburones y rayas.animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSelaquioSharklike."The paleontologist described the extinct fish as having a selachian appearance, noting its streamlined body and sharp teeth. "El paleontólogo describió al pez extinto como de apariencia selaquia, señalando su cuerpo aerodinámico y sus dientes afilados.animalfishnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
