What is another word for cartilaginous fish?
Pronunciation: [kˌɑːtɪlˈad͡ʒɪnəs fˈɪʃ] (IPA) 
Cartilaginous fish are a diverse group of sea creatures that belong to the class Chondrichthyes. These sharks, rays, and skates all share the characteristic of having a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone. However, there are other terms that can be used to describe these fascinating creatures. Lamniformes refers to a specific order of sharks that includes the great white shark, makos, and others with pointed snouts. Elasmobranchs is a term used to describe the entire subclass of fish that includes sharks, rays, and skates. And if you're really looking to impress, you can refer to them as selachimorpha, which is the scientific name for shark.
