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Joshua Moyer

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Ichthyology • Vertebrate Anatomy • Resident Research Scientist, Atlantic Shark Institute • Lecturer, Yale EEB • Content & views are mine unless otherwise noted.

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Did you know that the genus of the Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is derived from Greek meaning 'equal tail'? The dorsal and ventral lobes of a mako's caudal fin are almost equal. This is great for generating thrust and accelerating through the water!

Did you know that the genus of the Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is derived from Greek meaning 'equal tail'? The dorsal and ventral lobes of a mako's caudal fin are almost equal. This is great for generating thrust and accelerating through the water! #Mako #SpeedyShark
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