Isuridae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications another name for the family Lamnidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Isuridae family includes several species of mackerel sharks that are known for their powerful swimming abilities.
- The classification of the Isuridae family is still a matter of debate among taxonomists, with some considering it a synonym of the Lamnidae family.
- Some sources group the shortfin mako shark within the Isuridae family, while others consider it a member of the Lamnidae family.
- The Isuridae family is characterized by the presence of a pointed snout and a slender, streamlined body.
- Shark researchers have used the term Isuridae to refer to the family of mackerel sharks, which includes the great white shark and the longfin mako shark.