Hexanchus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Hexanchidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hexanchus is a genus of cow sharks in the family Hexanchidae, characterized by their distinctive dental arrangement.
- The Hexanchus genus consists of several species, including the big-eyed sixgill shark and the bluntnose sixgill shark.
- Fossil records indicate that the Hexanchus genus has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- The Hexanchus genus is often found in deep, temperate waters around the world.
- Researchers have been studying the Hexanchus genus to gain a better understanding of the evolution of sharks.