Squalus acanthias meaning

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Squalus acanthias (noun): destructive dogfish of the Atlantic coastal waters of America and Europe; widely used in anatomy classes.

Definition of Squalus acanthias

  1. destructive dogfish of the Atlantic coastal waters of America and Europe; widely used in anatomy classes

    Synonyms: Atlantic spiny dogfish

    Type of: spiny dogfish

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