whale shark
معنی کامل و مثالها
● (جانور شناسی) والکوسه (کوسههای درشت و تخمگذار گونهی Rhiniodon typus از تیرهی Rhiniodontidae و راستهی Orectolobiformes)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the words 'whale' and 'shark'. Named for its size, which is comparable to that of many whales, and its physical appearance, which is similar to that of sharks.
مثال
- The whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean.
- Despite their size, whale sharks are gentle creatures.
- Whale sharks are a popular attraction for divers.
ترکیبهای رایج
Gentle whale shark Large whale shark Whale shark species
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- large spotted shark of warm surface waters worldwide; resembles a whale and feeds chiefly on plankton