Cetorhinidae

fish family

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In chondrichthyan: Annotated classification
Family Cetorhinidae (basking sharks)2 dorsal fins, the 1st well in advance of pelvics; lunate caudal fin; gill openings extending around sides almost meeting at throat. Hundreds of minute teeth. Ovoviviparous. Embryonic development undescribed. Size at birth probably 1.5–1.8 metres (5–6 feet); maximum size to 13–14…
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