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Pristidae

Description:

Pristidae refers to a family of marine fish known as sawfishes. They are characterized by their long, flattened snouts with a row of sharp teeth on each side. This family of elasmobranch fishes is closely related to rays and skates.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun:A family of marine fish with elongated, toothed snouts and a flattened body.

Example sentence: The pristidae is an ancient family of cartilaginous fish, with several species found in tropical and subtropical waters.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the family Pristidae.

Example sentence: The pristidae fish species have a unique sensory system that helps them detect prey buried in the sand.

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Sense 3:

Plural noun: A group of species belonging to the family Pristidae.

Example sentence: There are only a few remaining pristidae in the world due to habitat destruction and overfishing.

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