Genus Squatina (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Squatinidae: angel sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Squatina is the type genus of the Squatinidae family, commonly known as angel sharks.
- Squatina is a genus of sharks that are characterized by their large pectoral and pelvic fins.
- Squatina angel sharks are known to be found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide.
- The genus Squatina has 23 species, making it a diverse group within the Squatinidae family.
- Squatina species are bottom-dwellers, often hiding in the sand or sediment to ambush prey.