sphyrna

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Noun sphyrna has 1 sense

Sphyrna, genus Sphyrna - type genus of the Sphyrnidae
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Sphyrnidae, family Sphyrnidae
--₁ has members: hammerhead, hammerhead shark

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Sphyrna

Definition:

Sphyrna is a genus of sharks belonging to the family Sphyrnidae, also known as hammerhead sharks.

Examples:

Noun - Animal

The Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran) is one of the largest species in the Sphyrna genus.

Noun - Anatomy

The wide, flattened head of the sphyrna genus allows for improved vision and maneuverability.

Adjective - Popular

Hammerhead sharks, specifically those from the sphyrna genus, are popular attractions in some aquariums.

Adjective - Local

Florida's coast is known for sightings of local sphyrna species, such as the Bonnethead Shark (Sphyrna tiburo).

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