Squalus: meaning, definitions and examples

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Squalus

 

[ หˆskwษ‘หlษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology marine

Squalus is a genus of shark known as dogfish sharks. They are characterized by their slender bodies and pointed snouts. These sharks typically inhabit deep waters and can be found in both temperate and tropical oceans.

Synonyms

biscay shark, dogfish, shark

Examples of usage

  • The Squalus acanthias is also known as the spiny dogfish.
  • Many commercial fisheries target Squalus for its meat.
  • Squalus species have important ecological roles as predators in marine environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "Squalus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esqualo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคตเคพเคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฒะฐะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ฟผ๋Ÿฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒูˆุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๅคธ้ฒๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฒะฐะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Squalus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Squalus

Etymology

The term 'Squalus' originates from Latin, where it means 'shark'. This genus name was first described in the scientific literature in the late 18th century, fitting within the larger taxonomic classification of elasmobranchs, which are characterized by their cartilaginous skeletons. The word reflects not only the biological classification of these creatures but also has roots in the study of marine biology and ichthyology, marking significant interests in understanding marine ecosystems. Historically, studies on Squalus and related species have contributed to our knowledge about marine biodiversity, predator-prey relationships, and the impact of fishing practices on ocean populations.