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thresher shark

/ˈθrɛʃər ʃɑːrk/

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/ˈθrɛʃər ʃɑːrk/C1formalscientific
  • ruВид акулы, принадлежащий к роду Alopias, характеризующийся чрезвычайно длинным, похожим на косу хвостовым плавником, который она использует для оглушения добычи. Встречается в умеренных и тропических океанах по всему миру.

A species of shark belonging to the genus Alopias, characterized by its extremely long, scythe-like tail fin, which it uses to stun prey. Found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

  1. A species of sharkC1formal

    A large, fast-swimming shark of the genus Alopias, known for its extremely long upper tail fin which it uses to stun prey.

    ruАкула-лисица

    • The thresher shark uses its long tail to whip and stun schools of fish.
    • Thresher sharks are found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide.
    • Researchers are studying the hunting behavior of the thresher shark.