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Squalus suckleyi

Squalus suckleyi

9.9
A small dogfish shark found off the Pacific coast of North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers spotted several Squalus suckleyi near the coast during the marine survey.

Examples

  • The population of Squalus suckleyi has remained stable compared to other shark species in the region.

  • The Squalus suckleyi is known for its unique dorsal fin.

  • Fishermen often encounter Squalus suckleyi while trawling off the Pacific Northwest.

  • Have you ever seen a Squalus suckleyi in the wild?

  • Fishermen often encounter Squalus suckleyi while trawling off the Pacific Northwest.

  • Researchers spotted several Squalus suckleyi near the coast during the marine survey.

  • The population of Squalus suckleyi has remained stable compared to other shark species in the region.

Synonyms

Pacific spiny dogfish
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  • US
8.6

A small shark that has two spines on its back and lives along the Pacific coast of North America

is the specific named species of dogfish found on the Pacific coast

Surface Forms

Squalus suckleyi singular
Squalus suckleyis singular

Morphology

Squalus + suckleyi

The phrase is a scientific binomial: 'Squalus' names the shark genus, so a learner who knows that constituent can infer the expression denotes a species of that genus. However, 'suckleyi' is a non-lexical species epithet (a proper name/patronym) with no independent dictionary meaning, so the specific sense or additional nuance cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

The scientific name Squalus suckleyi comes from two parts: Squalus, a word for small sharks, and suckleyi, the surname of the person it was named after. So the name is like saying 'Suckley's dogfish', which helps you remember it is a 'dogfish' shark found along the Pacific coast.