carcharhinus

• Substantivo científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família dos tubarões cinzentos (Carcharhinidae), incluindo diversas espécies de tubarões, algumas conhecidas como tubarões-de-recife e tubarões-tigre.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Carcharhinidae family, which includes many species of requiem sharks.

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1. Type genus of the CarcharhinidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of requiem sharks, which includes many common and widespread species found in tropical and temperate waters.

   Gênero-tipo dos tubarões-de-recife

   • The Carcharhinus genus includes the bull shark and the tiger shark.
   • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Carcharhinus species.
   • Many Carcharhinus sharks are known for their streamlined bodies and sharp teeth.