Negaprion (Noun)
Meaning
Lemon sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lemon shark is a species of requiem shark in the genus Negaprion, which also includes the Caribbean reef shark and the Australian lemon shark.
- Negaprion brevirostris is the scientific name for the lemon shark, a common coastal species found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Lemon sharks belong to the genus Negaprion, a group of medium-sized requiem sharks characterized by their distinctive yellow-brown color.
- The genus Negaprion is composed of two species, the lemon shark and the Australian lemon shark, both of which are known for their nocturnal feeding habits.
- In the genus Negaprion, lemon sharks are known for their social behavior and have been observed gathering in large groups in shallow waters.