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Pristis

Description:

Pristis is a genus of large-bodied fish belonging to the family Pristidae. They are commonly known as sawfishes due to their long, flattened snouts lined with sharp, tooth-like structures, resembling a saw.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A type of fish characterized by a long, slender body and a saw-like snout. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters.

Adjective:

1. Referring to or related to the genus Pristis or the fish species within it.
2. Denoting something that resembles the appendage of a sawfish in form or shape.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The pristis is an extraordinary creature with its elongated snout.
2. Sawfishes, such as pristis, are highly adapted to their marine environments.

Adjective:

1. The pristis species has unique characteristics rarely seen in other fish.
2. The diver discovered a pristis tooth washed up on the shore.

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