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Hexanchus

Hexanchus

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A group of shark species with six or seven gill slits
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike most sharks, members of Hexanchus have six or seven gill slits instead of five.

Examples

  • The genus Hexanchus includes several species of cow sharks found in deep waters worldwide.

  • Did you know that the Hexanchus has six or seven gill slits?

  • Paleontologists have discovered fossil records of Hexanchus dating back to the Jurassic period.

  • The Hexanchus is a fascinating species of shark.

  • The genus Hexanchus includes several species of cow sharks that inhabit deep ocean waters around the world.

  • Paleontologists have discovered fossil remains of Hexanchus that date back to the Jurassic era.

  • Unlike many other sharks, the Hexanchus is recognized by its unique six or seven gill slits.

Compounds

Hexanchus griseus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large deep sea shark with six gill slits and a blunt nose

Surface Forms

Hexanchus singular
Hexanchuses plural

Etymology

Hexanchus comes from the Greek part hex- 'six', and it was given to these cow sharks because they usually have six (sometimes seven) gill slits. Think of hexagon, which also uses hex-, so the name points to the shark's number of gills.