eagle shark en · NOUN
Etymology
From eagle + shark, referencing this animal's winglike fins.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Aquilolamna milarcae, an extinct shark that inhabited the Late Cretaceous (Turonian)-aged Agua Nueva Formation of Mexico; it has a torpedo-shaped body, a broad head, and long, winglike pectoral fins.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eagle sharks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |