genus Ginglymostoma
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of sharks: "Genus Ginglymostoma" is the scientific name for a genus of carpet sharks within the family Ginglymostomatidae. The common name for sharks in this genus is nurse sharks.
Usage
- The term "genus Ginglymostoma" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as marine biology, zoology, and taxonomy to classify and refer to this specific group of sharks.
- It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Ginglymostoma is characterized by its barbels and sedentary nature.
- Marine biologists are studying the behavior of species within the genus Ginglymostoma.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name "Ginglymostoma" is capitalized and italicized. When combined with a specific epithet, it forms the scientific name of a species (e.g., , the Atlantic nurse shark).
Variants and Related Words
- Ginglymostomatidae (n): The family name to which the genus Ginglymostoma belongs.
- Nurse shark (n): The common name for sharks of the genus and some related genera.
Synonyms
- Nurse shark genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In non-scientific contexts, the common name "nurse sharks" is almost always used instead of "genus Ginglymostoma."
Noun
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nurse sharks
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