Cladoselachian

/ˌklædoʊsɛˈleɪkiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of cladoselache or primitive sharks of that type.

Etymology

From 'Cladoselache' + '-ian' (relating to). Standard adjectival form used in paleontology since the late 1800s.

Kelly Says

When paleontologists call something 'cladoselachian,' they're saying it shares features with these ancient sharks—a helpful shorthand for describing 360-million-year-old creature blueprints.

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