Lanternshark
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lanternshark is a noun meaning Any dogfish shark of the genus Etmopterus, or more widely, the family Etmopteridae.
Meaning
Any dogfish shark of the genus Etmopterus, or more widely, the family Etmopteridae.
Example Sentences
A variety of features distinguish blackbelly lanternsharks from the other lanternsharks. These include the arrangement and number of their denticles, and subtle differences in fin size and coloration.
Word Forms
- lanternsharks
- lantern shark
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dogfish, lanternfish, hornshark, catshark, bambooshark, houndshark.
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