What is another word for Family Cetorhinidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli sˈɛtɔːhˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The scientific name for the basking shark is Family Cetorhinidae, which belongs to the order Lamniformes. This family comprises only two extant species - the basking shark and the megamouth shark - both found in oceans around the world. Although the scientific name Family Cetorhinidae is commonly used, there are several synonyms for it. Some of the synonyms for this family include the Basking Shark Family, the Megamouth Shark Family, and the Sixgill Shark Family. These synonyms are widely used, especially in non-scientific contexts, and are helpful for people who may not be familiar with scientific terminology.
