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Taxonomy
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- Elasmobranchs Class Elasmobranchii

Smalltooth Sawfish

All modern sawfishes appear in some respects to be more shark-like than ray-like, with only the trunk, and especially the head, ventrally flattened. The presence of an extended rostrum (snout) having laterally protruding teeth is the main feature that separates all sawfishes from sharks and rays. The rostrum has a saw-like appearance, hence the name of sawfish.

Large-tooth Sawfish

All modern sawfishes appear in some respects to be more shark-like than ray-like, with only the trunk and especially the head, ventrally flattened. The presence of an extended rostrum (snout) having laterally protruding teeth is the main feature that separates all sawfishes from sharks and rays. The rostrum has a saw-like appearance, hence the name of sawfish.

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