Triaenodon
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A group of sharks that includes the whitetip reef shark
- noun
- Specialized
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Triaenodon
- A documentary featured the elusive whitetip reef shark, classified under the genus Triaenodon.
Examples
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In coral reef ecosystems, Triaenodon species play an important predatory role.
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The Triaenodon genus is well-known among marine biologists for its unique dental structure.
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The Triaenodon is commonly found in coral reefs.
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Have you ever seen a Triaenodon in the wild?
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A documentary featured the elusive whitetip reef shark, classified under the genus Triaenodon.
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In coral reef ecosystems, Triaenodon species play an important predatory role.
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The Triaenodon genus is well-known among marine biologists for its unique dental structure.
Surface Forms
Triaenodon singular
Triaenodons plural
Etymology
Triaenodon comes from Greek parts tri- ('three') and -odon ('tooth'), and it refers to teeth shaped like a small trident that help these sharks hold their prey.
