Cestraciont

/sɛˈstreɪʃənt/ noun

Definition

A singular member of the extinct shark family Cestraciontidae.

Etymology

Back-formed from cestraciontes or derived from cestracion with the agentive suffix -t.

Kelly Says

These ancient sharks had a totally different body plan than modern sharks—they were flattened like rays but kept the shark's predatory power, making them an evolutionary experiment nature ran for millions of years.

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