Genus Lamna (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Lamnidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lamna consists of several species of mackerel sharks that are found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
- The shortfin mako shark is a member of the genus Lamna, a group of fast-swimming and highly migratory sharks.
- Lamna is a genus of Lamnidae that includes the salmon shark and the porbeagle shark.
- Scientists have identified several extinct species within the genus Lamna, which provide valuable insights into the evolution of mackerel sharks.
- The genus Lamna is characterized by its distinctive tooth shape and robust body, which allows its members to thrive in a variety of aquatic environments.