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Family Alopiidae

Description:

The family Alopiidae is a taxonomic family of large pelagic sharks commonly known as thresher sharks. These powerful predators are characterized by their slim bodies, long tails, and extremely long upper caudal fin lobes. They are highly adapted for hunting and are found in both tropical and temperate oceans.

Senses and Usages:

• Sense 1 - Biology:

  In biology, the family Alopiidae refers to a group of sharks that belong to the order Lamniformes. This family comprises three extant species, including the common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus), bigeye thresher (Alopias superciliosus), and pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus).

  Sample sentence: The family Alopiidae is known for its distinctive elongated tail, which the thresher sharks use to stun their prey.

• Sense 2 - Conservation:

  In the field of marine conservation, the family Alopiidae plays a crucial role due to its position in the oceanic food chain. Understanding the behavior and population dynamics of thresher sharks is vital for maintaining the ecological balance and preserving biodiversity.

  Sample sentence: Efforts are being made to protect the family Alopiidae and prevent the decline of thresher shark populations worldwide.

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• Thresher Sharks
• Sharks and Conservation