Odontaspis (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Odontaspis is a type and sole genus of Carchariidae, commonly known as sand sharks or rough sharks.
- The Odontaspis genus consists of two species, the smalltooth sand tiger and the bigeye sand tiger.
- Odontaspis is characterized by its elongated body and distinctive teeth.
- The Odontaspis genus is found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
- Odontaspis species are nocturnal and spend most of their time near the seafloor.