genus Mustelus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of sharks in the family Triakidae: "Genus Mustelus" is the scientific name for a specific group of sharks commonly known as smooth-hounds or smooth dogfishes. These are small to medium-sized, bottom-dwelling sharks characterized by their slender bodies and smooth skin (lacking large, rough denticles).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Mustelus includes several species found in temperate and tropical seas worldwide.
- Biologists are studying the population dynamics of a species within the genus Mustelus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific writing to refer to this specific taxonomic rank.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the genus Mustelus based on its dental characteristics.
Variants and Related Words
- Mustelus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical contexts.
- Mustelus canis, the smooth dogfish, is common along the North American Atlantic coast.
- Smooth-hound (n): A common name for sharks in this genus.
- Smooth dogfish (n): Another common name for these sharks.
Synonyms
- Smooth-hound sharks
- Smooth dogfishes
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Triakidae (n): The family to which the genus Mustelus belongs.
- Carcharhiniformes (n): The order that includes the family Triakidae and genus Mustelus.
Noun
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smooth dogfishes
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