Mustelus

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of sharks in the family Triakidae, commonly known as smooth-hounds or smooth dogfishes: "Mustelus" is the scientific genus name for a group of relatively small, slender sharks characterized by their smooth skin (lacking large denticles) and blunt teeth adapted for crushing shellfish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the specimen as a member of the genus Mustelus.
  • Several species of Mustelus are found in temperate coastal waters worldwide.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used to specify the genus level in biological classification.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within Mustelus.

Variants and Related Words

• Mustelid (n): This is a phonetically similar but unrelated word referring to a member of the weasel family (e.g., ferrets, otters). It is crucial not to confuse "Mustelus" (sharks) with "mustelid" (mammals).
• Smooth-hound (n): A common name for sharks in the genus .
• Smooth dogfish (n): Another common name for these sharks.

Synonyms

• Smooth-hound shark
• Smooth dogfish

Notes on Meaning

• "Mustelus" is a specialized scientific term (a genus name) and is not typically used in everyday conversation. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to fields like marine biology, ichthyology (the study of fish), and fisheries science.

Học thuật

Noun

1. smooth dogfishes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Mustelus
• genus Mustelus