spiny dogfish
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spiny dogfish
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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While I gawked at the scenery, Wong was busy prying spiny dogfish head sharks loose from our hooks — these bottom feeders are a common irritant while salmon fishing.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
On the Atlantic coastline, shark species like Atlantic blacktip, spinner, Atlantic sharpnose, lemon sharks, smooth dogfish, spiny dogfish, sand tiger and blacktip reef sharks are frequently seen near shores.
From Fox News ● Aug. 26, 2021
The Pacific spiny dogfish can live 70 years and does not reach sexual maturity until age 40.
From Nature ● Feb. 8, 2017
The restriction applies to all shark species except spiny dogfish.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2016
Clinton says this new species, like the Kermadec spiny dogfish he recently described, is confined to the northern part of the Kermadec Ridge.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 13, 2012
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