Question

Do Chondrichthyes have teeth?

Answer 1

Chondrichthyes:

1. These are mostly marine fish.
2. They have a pair of jaws. Their jaws are very powerful.
3. The mouth is present in the abdomen.
4. They have a cartilaginous endoskeleton, which is supported by stores of calcium salts.
5. The notochord is present throughout life.
6. Males and females are separate and have internal fertilization. Skates and some sharks are oviparous, most sharks are ovoviviparous and some are viviparous.

Final Answer: Yes, Chondrichthyes have teeth, however, they're comprised of calcified cartilage rather than bone.