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Isurus oxyrinchus, shortfin mako shark
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Isurus oxyrinchus, shortfin mako shark
Specimen jar containing the head of a shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), held at the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum. London
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Chondrichthyes Elasmobranch Elasmobranchii Fishes Isurus Isurus Oxyrinchus Lamnidae Lamniform Lamniformes Mackerel Shark Mako Mako Shark Preserved Selachimorph Selachimorpha Shark Specimen Spirit Spirit Jar Shortfin Mako Shark White Shark
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1. Title: "Preserved Majesty: The Enigmatic Head of a Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) at the Darwin Centre, Natural History Museum, London" 2.. This evocative image showcases the captivating head of a Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), meticulously preserved and displayed in a glass specimen jar at the esteemed Darwin Centre of the Natural History Museum in London. The Shortfin Mako Shark, a member of the Lamnidae family, is a renowned elasmobranchii, or cartilaginous fish, and belongs to the larger order of Lamniformes, which also includes the White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias). The Shortfin Mako Shark is characterized by its slender body, long pectoral fins, and the distinctive short, rounded first dorsal fin, which sets it apart from its close relative, the Longfin Mako Shark (Isurus paucus). The shark's head, with its piercing, triangular snout and powerful jaws, is a testament to its predatory prowess in the vast, blue expanse of the world's oceans. The spirit of this magnificent creature is beautifully encapsulated within the confines of the glass jar, allowing visitors to appreciate its intricate anatomy up close. The shark's eyes, filled with a glassy, eternal gaze, seem to hold an enigmatic allure, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of the deep. This preserved specimen serves as a poignant reminder of the awe-inspiring diversity of the Chondrichthyes, a class of fish characterized by their cartilaginous skeletons, and the Selachimorpha, a subclass of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks, rays, and chimaeras. The Shortfin Mako Shark's presence in the esteemed halls of the Natural History Museum underscores its significance in the annals of marine biology and the natural world. This image invites us to marvel at the beauty and wonder of this magnificent elasmobranch and the vast, intriguing realm of the oceans it calls home.
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