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Squatina

Squatina

9.9
A group of sharks called angel sharks with flat bodies and wide, wing-like fins
  • noun
  • /skwɑːˈtiːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Squatina includes several species of angel sharks found in coastal waters.

Examples

  • The Squatina is often found resting on the ocean floor.

  • Did you know that the Squatina can camouflage itself on the seabed?

  • All Squatina species are characterized by their broad, flattened bodies and wing-like fins.

  • Researchers observed a Squatina specimen during their diving expedition in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • All Squatina species are characterized by their broad, flattened bodies and wing-like fins.

  • The genus Squatina includes several species of angel sharks found in coastal waters.

  • Researchers observed a Squatina specimen during their diving expedition in the Mediterranean Sea.

Synonyms

angelfish
vsSquatina
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A flat shark with wide, winglike fins that lies on the sea floor

is the scientific genus name for that group rather than the common label
angel shark
vsSquatina
  • Specialized
6.2

A shark with a broad flat body and winglike fins that hides on sandy sea floor

is the genus term emphasizing taxonomic identity rather than appearance or swimming style

Compounds

Squatina squatina
  • Specialized
9.9

A shark with a wide flat body and fins like wings that lies on the sea floor

Surface Forms

Squatina singular
Squatinas plural

Etymology

Squatina is the scientific name for angel sharks and comes from the Latin name for this fish. A helpful way to remember Squatina is to think of the English word squat, which means 'low and flat', because these sharks lie flat on the sea floor with broad, wing-like fins.