Isistius
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Isistius is a genus of dogfish sharks in the family Dalatiidae. They are commonly known as cookiecutter sharks. Members of the genus are known for their unusual behaviour and dentition.[2]
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Isistius | |
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Cookiecutter shark (I. brasiliensis) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Chondrichthyes |
Subclass: | Elasmobranchii |
Subdivision: | Selachimorpha |
Order: | Squaliformes |
Family: | Dalatiidae |
Genus: | Isistius T. N. Gill, 1865 |
Type species | |
Isistius brasiliensis |
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