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Elasmobranch Classification: Euselachii: Orders of Division Squalea
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
11/11/2009

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Squatiniformes
Definition
angel sharks; enlarged pelvic fins, pectoral fins continuous w/ sides of head
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Squaliformes
Definition
dogfish sharks; no anal fin w/ 2 dorsal fins w/ spine along leading edge; 1st dorsal originates infront of pelvic fin orgins
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Hexanchiformes
Definition
six and seven gilled sharks;anal fin present w/ single dorsal fin; six or seven gill slits
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Pristiophoriformes
Definition
saw sharks; long flat blade-like snout w/ slender needle sharp teeth and long barbels front of nostrils
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Echinorhiniformes
Definition
alligator dogfish; poorly known; moderate mouth, bramble sharks feed sucking prey at close range by expanding pharynx and mouth creating vacuum; very spiney
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