Sentence examples for as the basking from inspiring English sources

It is estimated that some of the members of this filter-feeding fish group grew up to nine meters long, a similar size to modern plankton-eating giants such as the basking shark.

The teeth of plankton-feeders such as the basking shark are small and non-functional.

Known as the basking shark, it's the second-largest fish in the world; specimens average over 12 meters in length and usually weigh several tons.

Place the feeding rock in the opposite corner as the basking rock.

Ideally, the UVB light source should be about 10-12 in (25.4-30.5 cm) from wherever the bearded dragon spends most of its time (such as the basking site) to ensure adequate exposure.

As I passed the basking shark I surreptitiously touched its cold skin, rough as sandpaper.

Unfortunately, not all pets are as loved as the ones basking in viral video glory.

The company had been considering a site in Virginia as well as the Basking Ridge location.

Of course, if several gay ballplayers came out simultaneously, no single player would have to confront the abuse (as well as bask in the cheers) on his own, as Robinson did.

Their iridescent wings are the result of a microstructure on their upper surface that refracts light, causing them to shimmer as the butterflies bask in the sun.

The South Fork, better known as the Hamptons, basks in conspicuous consumption and multimillion-dollar ocean frontage all the way to Montauk Point.