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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Cetorhinus_maximus_atlantic.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Cetorhinidae''' is a family of [[sharks]] within the order [[Lamniformes]]. This family is known for containing the [[basking shark]] (''Cetorhinus maximus''), which is the only extant species in this family. The family name is derived from the Greek words "ketos" meaning "sea monster" and "rhinos" meaning "nose."<br />
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==Description==<br />
Members of the Cetorhinidae family are characterized by their large size and distinctive gill rakers, which they use to filter feed on [[plankton]]. The [[basking shark]] is the second-largest living shark, after the [[whale shark]] (''Rhincodon typus''), and can grow up to 12 meters in length. They have a large, conical snout and a mouth that can open wide to filter feed.<br />
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==Distribution and Habitat==<br />
Cetorhinidae are found in temperate oceans worldwide. The [[basking shark]] is known to inhabit both coastal and open ocean environments, often seen near the surface of the water, hence the name "basking."<br />
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==Behavior==<br />
The [[basking shark]] is a slow-moving and generally solitary species, although they can be seen in small groups during feeding. They are known for their migratory behavior, traveling long distances in search of food. Despite their large size, they are not aggressive and pose little threat to humans.<br />
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==Diet==<br />
Cetorhinidae are filter feeders, primarily consuming [[zooplankton]], [[small fish]], and [[invertebrates]]. They swim with their mouths open, allowing water to pass over their gill rakers, which trap their food.<br />
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==Reproduction==<br />
Little is known about the reproductive habits of the Cetorhinidae family. The [[basking shark]] is believed to be ovoviviparous, meaning that the eggs hatch inside the female's body and the young are born live.<br />
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==Conservation Status==<br />
The [[basking shark]] is listed as [[Endangered]] on the [[IUCN Red List]] due to overfishing and bycatch. Conservation efforts are in place in various parts of the world to protect this species from further decline.<br />
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==Fossil Record==<br />
The fossil record of the Cetorhinidae family is sparse, but there are some known extinct species that have been identified from fossilized teeth and vertebrae.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Shark]]<br />
* [[Lamniformes]]<br />
* [[Whale shark]]<br />
* [[Plankton]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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[[Category:Lamniformes]]<br />
[[Category:Monotypic fish families]]<br />
[[Category:Planktivorous fish]]<br />
[[Category:Endangered species]]<br />
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