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Animal realm > Chordates > Vertebrates > Cartilaginous fishes > Elasmobranchii > Sharks > Carcharhiniformes

Carcharhiniformes

Scientific name : Carcharhiniformes


The typical sharks belong to the order carchariniformes. They have 5 gill slits, 2 dorsal fins, nictitating membrane to cover the eye during the attack. Caudal fin with the upper lobe more developed.


Habitat: Sea

Distribution: World

Sheet author: MATTEO GUARDINI
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