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Orectolobidae

Orectolobidae

9.9
A group of sharks like nurse or carpet sharks with flat bodies and patterned skin
  • noun
  • /ɔːˌrɛk.təˈloʊ.bɪ.deɪ/
  • Australian
: Orectolobidae
  • Conservationists are concerned about declining populations within the Orectolobidae family due to overfishing.

Examples

  • The Orectolobidae family includes the distinctive wobbegongs found along Australian coasts.

  • Researchers studied several species belonging to the Orectolobidae to understand their camouflage adaptations.

  • The Orectolobidae family includes nurse sharks.

  • Many species of Orectolobidae are found in coral reefs.

  • The Orectolobidae are recognized for their unique patterns and flat bodies, making them fascinating to marine biologists.

  • Many divers enjoy observing the gentle behavior of the Orectolobidae as they swim slowly along the ocean floor.

  • The Orectolobidae family contains various species, such as nurse sharks, that inhabit warm coastal waters.

Synonyms

family Orectolobidae
vsOrectolobidae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of sharks like nurse sharks and carpet sharks with flat, patterned bodies

is the formal scientific name for the same family

Compounds

family Orectolobidae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of sharks like nurse sharks and carpet sharks with flat, patterned bodies

Surface Forms

Orectolobidae singular
Orectolobidae plural

Morphology

Orectolobidae = Orectolobus (opaque) = Orectolobus + idae

Formed by adding the specialized zoological family suffix '-idae' to the genus name; this taxonomic formation is not a productive semantic derivation for general learners.

Etymology

Orectolobidae comes from the Greek name Orectolobus, built from parts meaning 'wide' and lobus meaning 'lobe' or 'flap'. So the name fits these sharks, which have broad, flat bodies and lobe-like fins or skin flaps that help them hide on the sea floor.