English Explanatory Dictionary

zebra shark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species of carpet shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, family Stegostomatidae, covered in black spots as adults.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

zebra shark zebra sharks

Etymology

The juvenile stage of this shark has stripes reminiscent of a zebra's.

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