triakidae (Meaning)
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triakidae (n)
small sharks with smooth skins and lacking spines on their dorsal fins
Synonyms & Antonyms of triakidae
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triakidae Sentence Examples
- Triakidae, a family of sharks, includes the genus Mustelus, commonly known as dogfish.
- Triakidae sharks are characterized by their blunt, triangular snouts and lack of anal fins.
- The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is a well-known member of the Triakidae family.
- Triakidae sharks are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- The swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) belongs to the Triakidae family and has the ability to inflate its stomach with water to deter predators.
- The lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is a Triakidae shark known for its aggressive nature and frequent attacks on humans.
- The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is sometimes mistaken for a Triakidae shark due to its similar appearance.
- Triakidae sharks are generally not considered to be dangerous to humans, but caution should still be exercised when encountering them.
- The genus Galeorhinus, which includes the school shark (Galeorhinus galeus), is also part of the Triakidae family.
- Triakidae sharks play an important role in the marine ecosystem as both predators and prey.
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small sharks with smooth skins and lacking spines on their dorsal fins
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Triakidae, a family of sharks, includes the genus Mustelus, commonly known as dogfish.
Triakidae sharks are characterized by their blunt, triangular snouts and lack of anal fins.
The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is a well-known member of the Triakidae family.
Triakidae sharks are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
