genus Hexanchus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Hexanchus" is the scientific name for a genus of sharks within the family Hexanchidae. This genus is characterized by having six or seven gill slits, unlike most sharks which have five.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fossil record provides insights into the evolution of the genus Hexanchus.
- Marine biologists are studying a species belonging to the genus Hexanchus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific literature to group species with shared characteristics. It is always capitalized and italicized in formal writing.
- The specimen was classified under Genus Hexanchus.
Variants and Related Words
- Hexanchidae (n): The family to which this genus belongs.
- Hexanchus griseus (n): The scientific name for the bluntnose sixgill shark, a species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Cow shark genus: A common name referring to sharks in the family Hexanchidae, which includes this genus.
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific meaning in the field of zoology and taxonomy. It refers exclusively to this particular genus of deep-sea sharks.
Noun
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a genus of Hexanchidae
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