Order Squaliformes Squalomorphii
the order squaliformes large, ancient order of sharks. sharks order have 2 dorsal fins -usually spines-, no anal fin, , no nictitating membrane on eyes. squaliform sharks extremely variable in size , shape, , can found in marine habitats throughout world. hexanchiformes, members of squaliformes can found jurassic period.
there around 126 species in 23 genera, , 7 families.
family centrophoridae (gulper sharks)
family dalatiidae (kitefin sharks)
family echinorhinidae (bramble sharks)
family etmopteridae (lantern sharks)
family oxynotidae (rough sharks)
family somniosidae (sleeper sharks)
family squalidae (dogfish sharks)
^ compagno, leonard. sharks of world. princeton: princeton up, 2005. print.
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