Pristidae (Noun)
Meaning
Large primitive rays with elongated snouts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pristidae, also known as sawfish, have struggled to survive in recent years due to habitat loss and overfishing.
- Pristidae are distinguishable by their extremely long snout with sharp teeth and are often confused with sharks.
- The lifespan of pristidae varies depending on the species, with some living for over 30 years in the wild.
- Large pristidae were caught off the coast of Australia and became the talk of local fishermen.
- Conservation efforts to protect pristidae involve reducing the use of longlines and bycatch.