Facts about Carpet Sharks
The sharks of order Orectolobiformes are also collectively known as the carpet sharks. The order Orectolobiformes is small, with only 39 species in seven genera. They are called carpet sharks because many members have carpet-like patterned markings. Many carpet sharks have barbels and small gill slits, with the fifth slit overlapping the fourth. While many in the order are small, the whale shark is the largest living fish. Carpet sharks have two dorsal fins, without spines, and a small mouth that is forward of the eyes. Carpet shark is Used as an affectionate term for ferrets. Carpet shark is used as derogatory term for lesbians. |
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