Genus Isurus (Noun)
Meaning
Mako sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Isurus is a group of mako sharks that are known for their speed and agility in the water.
- Mako sharks belonging to the genus Isurus are characterized by their streamlined bodies and pointed snouts.
- There are two main species within the genus Isurus, the shortfin mako and the longfin mako.
- Research on the genus Isurus has shown that these sharks are capable of leaping high out of the water in pursuit of prey.
- The genus Isurus is part of the family Lamnidae, which also includes other large predatory sharks like the great white.