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family Alopiidae

family Alopiidae

9.9
A group of sharks with very long tail fins called thresher sharks
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli əˈloʊpiˌiːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Alopiidae
  • Distinctive for their long tail fins, sharks of the family Alopiidae are easily recognizable.

Examples

  • The family Alopiidae includes all species of thresher sharks found worldwide.

  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the family Alopiidae in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The family Alopiidae includes several species of thresher sharks.

  • Did you know that the family Alopiidae has unique hunting techniques?

  • Sharks of the family Alopiidae are known for their remarkable long tail fins that help them hunt.

  • The family Alopiidae contains various species of thresher sharks that inhabit warm ocean waters.

  • Scientists classify the family Alopiidae as a distinct group of sharks due to their long tails.

Synonyms

Alopiidae
vsfamily Alopiidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of large ocean sharks called thresher sharks with tails like a long whip

is a more general name that highlights the extreme length of the tail fins

Surface Forms

family Alopiidae singular
families Alopiidae plural

Morphology

family + Alopiidae

This phrase is compositionally transparent: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the taxonomic name 'Alopiidae' yields the straightforward meaning 'the taxonomic family Alopiidae (thresher sharks)'. The structure mirrors common cross-linguistic scientific naming conventions, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Family Alopiidae comes from the sharks called 'thresher sharks' in the group Alopias, known for their very long tail fins. They swing the long tail like a whip to stun fish, like a farmer 'threshing' grain, so the family name helps you remember these long-tailed sharks.