Alopiidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of sharks: Alopiidae is the scientific family name for a group of sharks commonly known as thresher sharks. These sharks are characterized by their exceptionally long, whip-like upper tail lobes, which can be as long as the rest of their body.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Alopiidae are easily identified by their elongated caudal fins. (Thresher sharks are easily identified by their elongated tail fins.)
    • Marine biologists are studying the hunting behavior of the Alopiidae. (Marine biologists are studying the hunting behavior of thresher sharks.)
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this family within the order Lamniformes.
    • The family Alopiidae contains three extant species. (The family Alopiidae contains three living species.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Thresher shark (n): The common name for any shark belonging to the family Alopiidae.
    • We saw a thresher shark off the coast. (We saw a thresher shark off the coast.)
  • Alopias (n): The genus name within the family Alopiidae.
    • Alopias vulpinus is the common thresher shark. (Alopias vulpinus is the common thresher shark.)
Synonyms
  • Thresher sharks: The common English name for members of the Alopiidae family.
  • Fox sharks: An occasional, less common name for these sharks.
Related Phrases
  • Family Alopiidae: The full taxonomic designation.
    • The specimen was classified under Family Alopiidae. (The specimen was classified under Family Alopiidae.)
Noun
  1. thresher sharks

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