family Isuridae

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic family of sharks: In some biological classification systems, 'family Isuridae' is another name for the family Lamnidae, which includes mackerel sharks, porbeagles, and the great white shark.

Usage Notes
  • This term is used primarily in scientific and taxonomic contexts. It is not a term found in everyday conversation.
  • It is important to note that 'Isuridae' is considered a synonym for 'Lamnidae' in certain classification schemes. The more commonly accepted and used family name in modern taxonomy is Lamnidae.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, is a member of the family Isuridae in some older classifications.
    • The classification placed the mako sharks within the family Isuridae.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Synonymy: The usage of 'family Isuridae' highlights how scientific names and classifications can change or have synonyms as research evolves.
    • Debates in elasmobranch taxonomy have sometimes resulted in the family being referred to as Isuridae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lamnidae (n): The currently more widely accepted family name for the same group of sharks.
  • Isurus (n): The genus within this family that includes the mako sharks (e.g., the shortfin mako, ). The family name 'Isuridae' is derived from this genus name.
Synonyms
  • Lamnidae: The direct and more common synonym for 'family Isuridae'.
Noun
  1. in some classifications another name for the family Lamnidae

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