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Noun genus mustelus has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebGenus MustelusDescriptionGenus Mustelus refers to a genus of sharks belonging to the family Triakidae. These sharks are commonly known as houndsharks and can be found in coastal waters around the world. SensesSense 1 (Noun):In taxonomy, genus Mustelus is a category that classifies a group of species of houndsharks. Example Sentence: The genus Mustelus includes several species of houndsharks such as the common smooth-hound (Mustelus mustelus) and the starry smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias). Sense 2 (Noun):Genus Mustelus can also refer to the scientific name for the type genus of the family Triakidae. Example Sentence: The genus Mustelus was first described by the French naturalist Pierre Joseph Bonnaterre in 1788. Related ProductsExplore related products on Amazon: | ||||||
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