Associations to the word «Carcharhinidae»

Wiktionary

CARCHARHINIDAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the order Carcharhiniformes   — the requiem sharks.

Dictionary definition

CARCHARHINIDAE, noun. Largest family of living sharks; found worldwide especially in tropical waters; dorsal fin lacks spines: requiem sharks including tiger sharks and soupfin sharks.

Wise words

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