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Sphyrna Zygaena

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Sphyrna Zygaena is a species of shark commonly known as the smooth hammerhead shark. It belongs to the hammerhead shark family, characterized by their unique "hammer" shaped head. The specific name Zygaena comes from Greek, meaning "girdle-shaped," referring to the shark's broad head.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Biology

• Meaning: A species of shark with a hammer-shaped head
• Example: The sphyrna zygaena has a distinctive head structure compared to other shark species.

Sense: Zoology

• Meaning: A member of the hammerhead shark family
• Example: The sphyrna zygaena is widely distributed in warm oceans around the world.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular

• Meaning: Describing something or someone characteristic of the smooth hammerhead shark
• Example: The sphyrna zygaena design on his t-shirt caught the attention of marine enthusiasts.

Sense: Local

• Meaning: Referencing a place or object associated with the smooth hammerhead shark
• Example: The local dive shop is showcasing an exhibit on sphyrna zygaena and other hammerhead shark species.

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