Rhincodon (Noun)
Meaning
Whale sharks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rhincodon is a slow-moving filter feeder that can grow up to 20 meters in length.
- Whale shark divers often refer to the species by its scientific name, Rhincodon typus.
- In the ocean, the rhincodon is a gentle giant that feeds on plankton and small fish.
- Marine biologists study the rhincodon to learn more about its migration patterns and habitat.
- The rhincodon is considered a vulnerable species due to overfishing and habitat loss.