noun🔗ShareSélacien, requinAny 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. "En nageant dans l'océan, le biologiste marin a repéré un grand requin, facilement identifiable comme un grand requin blanc.animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelatif aux sélachimorphes, aux requinsPertaining 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. "L'aquarium présentait une exposition spéciale sur la diversité des sélachimorphes, présentant différents types de requins et de raies.animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSélacienSharklike."The paleontologist described the extinct fish as having a selachian appearance, noting its streamlined body and sharp teeth. "Le paléontologue a décrit le poisson éteint comme ayant une apparence sélacienne, notant son corps profilé et ses dents acérées.animalfishnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
