carcharhinus limbatus

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Definition

Noun: * A species of requiem shark: Carcharhinus limbatus is the scientific name for a specific, widely distributed species of shark, commonly known as the blacktip shark. This name refers to the animal itself as a biological entity.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Marine biologists are studying the migration patterns of Carcharhinus limbatus.
    • The Carcharhinus limbatus is easily identified by the distinctive black markings on its fins.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The binomial name is always italicized in scientific writing. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
    • The specimen was conclusively identified as Carcharhinus limbatus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blacktip shark: The common name for .
    • Blacktip sharks are often seen in coastal waters.
  • Requiem shark (family Carcharhinidae): The broader biological family to which this species belongs.
    • Requiem sharks, including Carcharhinus limbatus, are typically live-bearing.
Synonyms
  • Blacktip shark: The standard common English name.
Notes on Meaning
  • This term has a single, precise meaning in scientific and zoological contexts. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses. The reference to "fins seemingly dipped in ink" is a descriptive characteristic of the animal's appearance, not a separate definition.
Noun
  1. widely distributed shallow-water shark with fins seemingly dipped in ink

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