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bonnethead

/ˈbɒn.ɪt.hed/

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noun

/ˈbɒn.ɪt.hed/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой безвредный вид акулы-молота с характерной головой в форме лопаты, обычно встречающийся в бухтах и эстуариях.

A small, harmless species of hammerhead shark with a distinctive spade-shaped head, commonly found in bays and estuaries.

  1. A type of small hammerhead sharkC1formalscientific

    A small, harmless species of hammerhead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) characterized by its spade-shaped head, commonly found in shallow bays and estuaries.

    ruМолотоголовая акула-лопата

    • The bonnethead is the only shark known to eat seagrass as part of its diet.
    • We spotted a bonnethead swimming in the shallow waters of the bay.
    • Unlike larger hammerheads, the bonnethead is considered harmless to humans.

    Synonymsbonnet sharkshovelhead

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