chondropterygii Meaning, Definition & Usage

Chon*drop`te*ryg"i*i noun plural

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. cartilage + , , wing, fin.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A group of fishes, characterized by cartilaginous fins and skeleton. It includes both ganoids (sturgeons, etc.) and selachians (sharks), but is now often restricted to the latter. Written also Chondropterygia.