ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hexanchid

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hexanchid is a noun meaning (zoology) Any member of the family Hexanchidae, of cow sharks.

Meaning

(zoology) Any member of the family Hexanchidae, of cow sharks.

Example Sentences

Hexanchid sharks (Family Hexanchidae) are extremely rare in Lower Cretaceous deposits and are known only from isolated teeth.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hexapodid, echinorhinid, hexathelid, heterodontid, rhincodontid, channid.

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