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genus Carcharodon

genus Carcharodon

9.9
A group of large sharks like the great white shark
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kɑrˈkɛrədɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Carcharodon
  • The genus Carcharodon includes the fearsome great white shark.

Examples

  • The genus Carcharodon includes some of the largest sharks in the ocean.

  • Paleontologists have studied fossils from the genus Carcharodon to understand shark evolution.

  • Members of the genus Carcharodon are known for their large size and powerful jaws.

  • Scientists study the genus Carcharodon to understand shark behavior.

  • The genus Carcharodon includes the great white shark, known for its size and predatory nature.

  • Members of the genus Carcharodon are often found in coastal waters around the world.

  • Research on the genus Carcharodon helps scientists learn more about marine ecosystems.

Synonyms

Carcharodon
vsgenus Carcharodon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large sea shark like the great white shark

is the same but its headword adds an explicit classification label

Surface Forms

genus Carcharodon singular
genera Carcharodon plural

Morphology

genus + Carcharodon

The phrase simply combines the taxonomic rank 'genus' with the proper name 'Carcharodon' so its meaning (the genus named Carcharodon, i.e. a group of large predatory sharks) is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional pattern (rank + taxon name) is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

Genus Carcharodon comes from old Greek words karcharos 'sharp' and odōn 'tooth', creating the image of a creature with strong, sharp teeth. That's why this name is used for a group of large sharks that hunt other animals, including the great white.