alopiidae
noun
Pronunciation: ˌæloʊˈpaɪɪdi
Definition
A taxonomic family of lamniform sharks characterized by their distinctively elongated upper tail lobes.
Examples
Marine biologists classify the thresher shark as the sole extant genus within the family Alopiidae.
Conservation efforts for the Alopiidae family are complicated by their slow reproductive rates and vulnerability to commercial fishing.
The unique hunting behavior of Alopiidae involves using their tails to strike and incapacitate schools of fish.
Synonyms of alopiidae
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