Ginglymostoma Cirratum (Noun)
Meaning
Small bottom-dwelling shark of warm shallow waters on both coasts of North America and South America and from southeast Asia to Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nurse shark, also known as ginglymostoma cirratum, is a nocturnal species that spends most of its time resting on the seafloor.
- Ginglymostoma cirratum is a common sight in shallow waters of the Caribbean, often found in groups of up to several dozen individuals.
- Scientists have been studying the unique characteristics of ginglymostoma cirratum to better understand the evolution of sharks.
- Ginglymostoma cirratum is a relatively small species of shark, typically growing to a length of around 4 meters.
- In some parts of its range, ginglymostoma cirratum is considered a delicacy and is targeted by commercial fisheries.