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Alopius

Alopius

9.9
A group of sharks with a very long tail
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Alopius genus is best known for its members' unique long tails.

Examples

  • The Alopius species are distributed across tropical and temperate oceans.

  • Many species of Alopius inhabit warm waters.

  • Many researchers study Alopius for insights into shark evolution.

  • The Alopius is known for its long tail.

  • Many researchers study Alopius to better understand the biology of thresher sharks.

  • The Alopius genus includes remarkable shark species with elongated tails.

  • Diving enthusiasts often hope to see an Alopius in the clear waters of tropical reefs.

Compounds

Alopius vulpinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ocean shark with a long whiplike tail used to hunt small fish

Surface Forms

Alopius singular
Alopiuses plural

Etymology

Alopius likely comes from a Greek word alopex meaning 'fox'. People named these thresher sharks for their long, brush-like tails that look a bit like a fox's tail, so the name helps you remember this shark group by its unusual tail.