What is another word for Genus Cetorhinus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɛtɔːhˌɪnəs] (IPA) 
Genus Cetorhinus, also known as basking sharks, have a few synonyms that are associated with them. Some of these synonyms include the "sunfish", "bone shark" as well as the "elephant shark". These names stem from different features of the shark that are prominent. For instance, the "sunfish" name is derived from their habit of basking in the sun while floating on the water surface, as they are filtering plankton. The "elephant shark" name comes from their protruding, elongated snout, which has a resemblance to that of an elephant's trunk. These synonyms are not only interesting but also serve to identify this large, slow-moving shark species.
