alopiidae

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Noun alopiidae has 1 sense

Alopiidae, family Alopiidae - thresher sharks
--₁ is a kind of fish family
--₁ is a member of
Elasmobranchii, subclass Elasmobranchii, Selachii, subclass Selachii
--₁ has members: Alopius, genus Alopius

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Alopiidae

Noun - Zoology:

The Alopiidae is a family of pelagic sharks commonly known as thresher sharks. They are characterized by their long, whip-like tails that they use to stun their prey.

Sample Sentence:

The Alopiidae is known for its distinct hunting technique, using its long tail to swiftly strike at schools of fish.

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