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cetorhinus maximus
 

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Noun cetorhinus maximus has 1 sense
  1. basking shark, Cetorhinus maximus - large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface
    --1 is a kind of mackerel shark
    --1 is a member of Cetorhinus, genus Cetorhinus

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cetorhinus maximus

Definition: Cetorhinus maximus is the scientific name for the basking shark, which is a large filter-feeding shark known for its enormous size and unique appearance.

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Noun: The cetorhinus maximus is often referred to as the basking shark due to its habit of swimming near the surface of the water.

Example Sentence: I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a magnificent cetorhinus maximus while on a boat trip near the coast.

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Noun: In our coastal town, the cetorhinus maximus is a common sight during the summer months.

Example Sentence: The fishermen spotted a cetorhinus maximus in the bay and quickly alerted the local marine research team.

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