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Orectolobus

Orectolobus

9.9
A group of sharks called wobbegongs that live in the Indo-Pacific
  • noun
  • /oʊˈrɛktəˌloʊbəs/
  • Australian
translation icon : Orectolobus
  • Several species within the genus Orectolobus are commonly referred to as wobbegongs.

Examples

  • Many divers have encountered the Orectolobus while exploring reefs in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • The aquarium recently acquired a new Orectolobus specimen for its shark exhibit.

  • Researchers studied the camouflage patterns of Orectolobus in Australian waters.

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

  • Many divers have encountered the Orectolobus while exploring reefs.

  • Researchers studied the camouflage patterns of Orectolobus sharks in Australian waters.

  • The aquarium recently acquired a new Orectolobus specimen for its shark exhibit.

Compounds

Orectolobus barbatus
  • Australian
9.9

A shark with a flat body, spotted skin and tassel-like flaps around its mouth

Surface Forms

Orectolobus singular
Orectolobus plural

Etymology

The word Orectolobus is the scientific name for a group of carpet sharks called wobbegongs and comes from Greek parts like orecto- 'stretched' and -lobus 'lobe'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the shark's wide, flat body and the lobed fringes around its mouth, so the name points to their shape.