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family Lamnidae

family Lamnidae

7.9
A group of ocean sharks like the great white and mako sharks
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˈlæmnɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Lamnidae
  • The family Lamnidae includes the powerful great white shark, known for its size and predatory skills.

Examples

  • The family Lamnidae includes some of the fastest sharks in the ocean.

  • Marine biologists study the behavior of different species within the family Lamnidae.

  • Mako sharks, part of the family Lamnidae, are among the fastest swimming sharks in the ocean.

  • Many species in the family Lamnidae are apex predators.

  • Mako sharks, part of the family Lamnidae, are among the fastest swimming sharks in the ocean.

  • Marine biologists study the behavior of different species within the family Lamnidae.

  • The family Lamnidae includes the powerful great white shark, known for its size and predatory skills.

Synonyms

Lamnidae
vsfamily Lamnidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of large ocean sharks that swim fast and hunt other sea animals, like great white and mako

is the general family term noting mackerel sharks and representative species
Isuridae
vsfamily Lamnidae
  • Archaic
9.9

A name once used for a group of sharks like the great white or mako

is the standard family name used instead of this alternative in many sources

Surface Forms

family Lamnidae singular
families Lamnidae plural

Morphology

family + Lamnidae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Lamnidae' yields 'the biological family called Lamnidae, i.e. a group of sharks.' This composition is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can directly infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Lamnidae comes from the Greek root Lamn-, a word used for a fierce fish or shark, so the name gives a clear image of a powerful sea predator. That's why Lamnidae is used as the name for this 'shark family' that includes fast, strong species like the great white and mako.