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Term: Scyliorhinidae

Description:

Scyliorhinidae is a family of marine sharks commonly known as catsharks. These small to medium-sized sharks are found in oceans worldwide and are characterized by their elongated bodies, cat-like eyes, and slender tails.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Scyliorhinidae
• Adjective: Scyliorhinid

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: (Noun) - Referring to the family of catsharks.

Example sentence: The Scyliorhinidae family includes various species of catsharks, such as the nursehound and the Japanese catshark.

Sense 2: (Adjective) - Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Scyliorhinidae.

Example sentence: The scyliorhinid sharks are known for their graceful swimming and nocturnal feeding habits.

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