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Order HEXANCHIFORMES

Introduction

The order Hexanchiformes comprises two families of deepwater sharks, characterised by six or seven gill slits, in contrast to the five in other sharks (Compagno 1984).

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
16-Apr-2012 16-Apr-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)