Family Squatinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Bottom-dwelling ray-like sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Squatinidae, also known as angel sharks, are a group of bottom-dwelling ray-like sharks that are found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
- Angel sharks, which belong to the family Squatinidae, have a distinctive flattened body shape that allows them to blend in with their surroundings.
- The family Squatinidae is thought to have originated over 150 million years ago, during the Jurassic period, and has since evolved into a diverse group of species.
- Some species of angel sharks in the family Squatinidae are capable of producing a loud, drumming noise to communicate with other members of their species.
- The family Squatinidae is often referred to as "angel sharks" due to their large pectoral fins, which resemble the wings of an angel.