Carcharhinus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Carcharhinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Carcharhinus is a genus of requiem sharks in the family Carcharhinidae, commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
- The Carcharhinus genus is known for its medium to large-sized sharks, including the bull shark and the tiger shark.
- Carcharhinus altipennis, also known as the bignose shark, is a species of requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae.
- The Carcharhinus genus is one of the most diverse groups of sharks, with over 50 species identified to date.
- Carcharhinus brevipinna, or the spinner shark, is a common species of requiem shark found in warm temperate and tropical waters.