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Sphyrnidae

Sphyrnidae

9.9
A family of sharks like the hammerhead with wide, flat heads
  • noun
  • /ˈsfɪr.nɪ.deɪ/
  • Specialized
: Sphyrnidae
  • The family Sphyrnidae includes several species of hammerhead sharks.

Examples

  • The Sphyrnidae family is easily recognized by the unique shape of their heads.

  • Scientists have studied Sphyrnidae to better understand shark evolution and behavior.

  • Many species within the Sphyrnidae family inhabit warm coastal waters around the world.

  • Have you ever seen a Sphyrnidae in the ocean?

  • Many species within the Sphyrnidae family inhabit warm coastal waters around the world.

  • The Sphyrnidae family is easily recognized by the unique shape of their heads.

  • The family Sphyrnidae includes several species of hammerhead sharks.

Synonyms

family Sphyrnidae
vsSphyrnidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of sharks with wide, hammer shaped heads like hammerheads

is the same but uses the scientific name alone

Compounds

family Sphyrnidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of sharks with wide, hammer shaped heads like hammerheads

Surface Forms

Sphyrnidae singular
Sphyrnidae plural

Etymology

The word Sphyrnidae comes from the old Greek word sphyrna, which means 'hammer' and is the same root as 'hammerhead'. So the family is named for the hammer-shaped heads of these sharks.