Carchariidae

/ˌkɑːrˈkeɪriɪˌdi/ noun

Definition

The biological family of sharks that includes sand tiger sharks and related species with similar characteristics.

Etymology

Scientific taxonomy name derived from the type genus Carcharias, with the suffix -idae indicating a biological family classification.

Kelly Says

In scientific naming, adding '-idae' to a genus name creates the family name—so Carcharias becomes Carchariidae, following rules that organize all life on Earth!

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