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alopius vulpinus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun alopius vulpinus has 1 sense
  1. thresher, thrasher, thresher shark, fox shark, Alopius vulpinus - large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed
    --1 is a kind of shark
    --1 is a member of Alopius, genus Alopius

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Alopius vulpinus

Description:

Alopius vulpinus, commonly known as the thorny skate, is a species of skate found in Atlantic waters. It is characterized by its spiky appearance and can grow up to 125 centimeters in length. The thorny skate is known for its slow reproductive rate, making it vulnerable to overfishing.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of skate found in Atlantic waters.

Example sentence: The alopius vulpinus is a fascinating marine creature that inhabits the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: The thorny skate species.

Example sentence: Researchers have observed a decline in the alopius vulpinus population due to overfishing.

Usage 2:

Adjective: Referring to characteristics of or related to the thorny skate.

Example sentence: The alopius vulpinus spines provide excellent defense against potential predators.

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