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Odontaspis

Odontaspis

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A group of sand sharks with thin bodies and long sharp teeth
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Odontaspis
  • DIAGRAM: Figure 12. Total number of sand tiger, Odontaspis taurus, tagged and recaptured by year in the NMFS Cooperative Shark Tagging Program, from 1962 to 1993.
  • Odontaspis taurus
  • sand tiger, Odontaspis
  • Odontaspis tiger

Examples

  • The Odontaspis fish is characterized by its slender build and sharp teeth, making it a remarkable predator.

  • During their research, marine biologists studied the hunting patterns of the Odontaspis in coastal waters.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Odontaspis genus, known for its unique dental structure.

Synonyms

genus Odontaspis
vsOdontaspis
  • Specialized
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A group of sand sharks that includes several species

is the same genus but classified under the family Odontaspididae

Compounds

genus Odontaspis
  • Specialized
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A group of sand sharks that includes several species

Odontaspis taurus
  • Specialized
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A large shark with sharp teeth that lives near Atlantic coasts and sometimes comes near swimmers

Surface Forms

Odontaspis main

Etymology

Odontaspis comes from the Greek parts odont- ('tooth') and -aspis ('shield'), so the name is like 'tooth-shield'. That's a helpful image for these sand sharks, which are known for their long, sharp teeth and slender heads.