Sphyrna (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Sphyrnidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sphyrna is a type genus of the Sphyrnidae family, commonly known as hammerhead sharks.
- The Sphyrna genus is one of the most recognizable types of sharks due to their unique head shape.
- Hammerheads in the Sphyrna genus have evolved lateral extensions that improve their vision and maneuverability.
- There are nine species of sharks in the Sphyrna genus, including the great hammerhead and the scalloped hammerhead.
- The Sphyrna genus has been studied extensively in an effort to better understand the behavior and social structures of hammerhead sharks.