wobbegong
noun
wob·be·gong
ˈwäbēˌgäng
plural wobbegongs
: carpet shark
especially
: any of various bottom-dwelling carpet sharks (family Orectolobidae) found mainly in the western Pacific Ocean and having a flattened body with intricate mottled patterns on the skin, a broad head, and long barbels near the nostrils
Take a trip to the treasured waters of the Great Barrier Reef … for a peek at such tropical sharks as blacktip reef sharks and wobbegongs, a carpet shark named for its bold, tapestry-like markings. —
Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 30 July 2010
Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 30 July 2010 Dictionary Entries Near wobbegong
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“Wobbegong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wobbegong. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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