What does holocephalian mean?
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holo·cephalian
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holocephalan, holocephaliannoun
fish with high compressed head and a body tapering off into a long tail
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holocephalian
Holocephalian refers to a subclass of cartilaginous fish that includes approximately 45 species, most commonly represented by chimaeras or ghost sharks. They are characterized by having a fully fused upper jaw and a singular gill opening. They are primarily deep sea dwellers found in temperate to cold waters around the world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of holocephalian in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of holocephalian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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