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basking shark

/ˈbɑːskɪŋ ʃɑːrk/

الترجمة: سمك قرش كبير وبطيء يتغذى بالترشيح (Cetorhinus maximus)، ويظهر غالباً سابحاً قرب سطح المحيط وكأنه يتشمس. وهو ثاني أكبر نوع من الأسماك الحية.

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/ˈbɑːskɪŋ ʃɑːrk/C1formalscientific
  • arسمك قرش كبير وبطيء يتغذى بالترشيح (Cetorhinus maximus)، ويظهر غالباً سابحاً قرب سطح المحيط وكأنه يتشمس. وهو ثاني أكبر نوع من الأسماك الحية.

A large, slow-moving, filter-feeding shark (Cetorhinus maximus) that is often seen swimming near the surface of the ocean, appearing to 'bask' in the sun. It is the second-largest living fish species.

  1. Large filter-feeding sharkB2formal

    A large, slow-moving shark (Cetorhinus maximus) that feeds on plankton by filtering water through its gills. It is the second-largest living fish.

    arقرش ضخم يتغذى بالترشيح

    • The basking shark is often seen swimming near the surface with its dorsal fin exposed.
    • Despite its enormous size, the basking shark is harmless to humans.
    • Scientists track basking sharks to study their migration patterns.