Talk:Sicklefin lemon shark/GA1

GA Review

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Hi Yzx, another excellent shark article! Just a few comments/questions before I pass it:

• "...suggest that there is little exchange between regional subpopulations." Not sure exchange is the best word here

• Changed to "intermingling".

• consider linking or explaining symphysis so that the reader doesn't end up thinking that it's a fancy synonym for center

• Changed.

• "The fins (especially the dorsal, pectoral, and pelvics) of the sicklefin lemon shark are more falcate..." falcate?

• Added definition.

• "This shark seldom undertakes long movements." Maybe specify "long distance"

• Changed to "long-distance movements".

• aside: I never knew there was such as thing as a guitarfish. Cool!

• They are; it's unfortunate that rays don't receive nearly as much scientific attention as sharks.

• "...ovulation and mating for non-pregnant females..." Is it necessary to specify non-pregnant? Do pregnant females ovulate and mate?

• Because the reproductive cycle is biennual, in any given year half the females are pregnant (or have just given birth) and don't mate, and the other half are non-pregnant and mate.

• any info on lifespan?

• Not that I'm aware.

• the max known length is given, but how about the typical length? Is is similar for males and females?

• Amended.

I've addressed the points; let me know of any others. -- Yzx (talk) 00:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS):

Prose is clear and concise; article complies with MOS.

1. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c(OR):

   Ample reliable sources.

2. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

   Coverage is comparable to other GA-quality shark articles.

3. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

4. It is stable.

   No edit wars etc.:

5. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

   All images have appropriate free use licenses.

6. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Nice work. Sasata (talk) 01:01, 31 August 2009 (UTC)