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Carcharodon

Carcharodon

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A large sea shark like the great white shark
  • noun
  • /ˌkɑrkəˈroʊdɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Carcharodon
  • The Carcharodon is recognized as one of the ocean's top predators.

Examples

  • Many documentaries showcase the hunting behavior of Carcharodon in the wild.

  • Scientists discovered a new fossil belonging to the Carcharodon genus.

  • The Carcharodon is known for its sharp teeth.

  • Many scientists study the Carcharodon species.

  • The Carcharodon genus includes some of the largest predatory sharks in the ocean.

  • The Carcharodon carcharias, commonly known as the great white shark, is famous for its size and strength.

  • Researchers study the Carcharodon species to understand their hunting behaviors in coastal waters.

Synonyms

genus Carcharodon
vsCarcharodon
  • Specialized
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A group of large sharks like the great white shark

has identical meaning but is presented as the single scientific name

Compounds

Carcharodon carcharias
  • Specialized
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A very large shark called the great white that sometimes attacks people

genus Carcharodon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large sharks like the great white shark

Surface Forms

Carcharodon singular
Carcharodons plural

Etymology

The word Carcharodon comes from Greek roots karcharos and odōn, meaning 'sharp' and 'tooth'. So Carcharodon literally means 'sharp-toothed', which makes it easy to remember that this name is for big, toothy sharks like the great white.