Family

Lamnidae

4 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 20 years (Salmon shark) to 50 years (Great white shark).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

20–50 yr

Median GC

41.9%

Range 40.8–43.2%

Genera

Largest: Lamna (2)

The Lamnidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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3 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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All 4

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