Lamna (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Lamnidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Lamna genus includes mackerel sharks that can be found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
- Scientists have identified several species within the Lamna genus, each with unique characteristics and adaptations.
- One of the most well-known species in the Lamna genus is the shortfin mako shark, which is highly prized by commercial fishermen.
- Researchers have been studying the Lamna genus to better understand the evolution and behavior of these sharks.
- The Lamna genus is thought to have originated over 50 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch.