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Prionace

Prionace

9.9
A group of sharks that includes the blue shark
  • noun
  • /ˈpraɪəneɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Prionace includes only one species, the blue shark.

Examples

  • The distinctive slender body shape is a characteristic of Prionace sharks.

  • The Prionace species is known for its striking blue color.

  • Marine biologists studied Prionace populations in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Scientists are studying the behavior of Prionace sharks in the ocean.

  • Marine biologists studied Prionace populations in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The distinctive slender body shape is a characteristic of Prionace sharks.

  • The genus Prionace includes only one species, the blue shark.

Synonyms

genus Prionace
vsPrionace
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sharks that includes the blue shark with a slim body and long front fins

focuses on common name identification rather than on physical details

Compounds

genus Prionace
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sharks that includes the blue shark with a slim body and long front fins

Prionace glauca
  • Specialized
9.9

A long thin blue shark with a white belly that lives in open oceans and can harm people

Surface Forms

Prionace singular
Prionaces plural

Etymology

Prionace is the scientific name for the blue shark and likely comes from Greek parts prion 'saw' and akē 'point'. So, a helpful way to remember Prionace is to picture the shark's sharp, saw-like teeth and pointed shape.