Fossilized Shark Teeth and Shark Biology

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture covering shark body shapes, fossilization traits, and longevity.

Fusiform

A body shape derived from the Latin word fusus that allows sharks to cut through water with minimal resistance, making them fast and agile predators.

Fusus

The Latin word meaning spindle, which is the root of the term fusiform.

Fossilized Shark Teeth

The parts of a shark that are often found as fossils, unlike entire shark skeletons which are rarely preserved due to the lack of bones.

Great New Shark

A creature stated to live for up to $500$\,years, making it the longest living vertebrate on Earth.