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Cestraciont
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What's The Definition Of Cestraciont?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cestraciont: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cestraciont: See Also | Cestraciont In Webster's Dictionary \Ces*tra"ci*ont\, n. [Gr. ? a kind of fish.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A shark of the genus {Cestracion}, and of related genera. The
posterior teeth form a pavement of bony plates for crushing
shellfish. Most of the species are extinct. The Port Jackson
shark and a similar one found in California are living
examples.
\Ces*tra"ci*ont\, a. (Zo["o]l.) Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the genus {Cestracion}. |
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