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Squalidae Edits to be made to introduction of Squalidae page:

Original Section (BEFORE Edits)
Squalidae, also called dogfish sharks, dog sharks, or spiny dogfish, are a family of sharks in the order Squaliformes. Dogfish sharks make up the second largest order of sharks at 119 species. They have two dorsal fins, each with smooth spines, but no anal fin, and their skin is generally rough to the touch. Dogfish tend to have slender bodies with a pointed snout. These species are also known to be more compact in comparison to other sharks. As the species reaches adulthood, males usually measure a maximum of 39 in, while females typically measure 49 in long. The species therefore exhibits female-dominant sexual dimorphism. Dogfish sharks earned their name after a group of fishermen observed the species chasing down smaller fish in dog-like packs.

Personal Edits

 * remove "tend to have" slender bodies - all dogfish species have streamlined body morphology

Add Squaliform order comprised of 7 families (see List of sharks page for all), including Squalidae. Squalidae family itself contains only two major genera: Cirrhigaleus (3 species) and Squalus (34 species)
 * remove "known to be" - In comparison to other shark species, dogfish are smaller and more compact in size


 * "Dogfish sharks earned their name... dog-like packs" should probably be moved into beginning of intro as somewhat informal / less important information (^ after "119 species" and before "they have two dorsal fins...")

Final Draft (AFTER Edits)

 * note: any personal edits made to sections will be in bold

"Squalidae, more commonly known as dogfish, dog sharks, or spiny dogfish, are one of several families of sharks categorized under Squaliformes, making it the second largest order of sharks, numbering 119 species across 7 families. Having earned their name after a group of fishermen reportedly observed the species chasing down smaller fish in dog-like packs , dogfish have slender, streamlined bodies, usually more compact in comparison to other species, and a pointed snout. Dogfish likewise have two dorsal fins, each with smooth spines, but no anal fin, and their skin is generally rough to the touch. . As the species reaches adulthood, males usually measure a maximum of 39 inches (990 mm), while females typically measure 49 inches (1,200 mm) long. The species therefore exhibits female-dominant sexual dimorphism.

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Dogfish are scientifically classified as the Squalidae family, categorized under the Squaliform order, which encompasses seven families in total, including Squalidae. The Squalidae family itself contains two separate genera: Cirrhigaleus and Squalus, numbering 37 species between the two.