Dasyatis
9.9
A group of stingrays with long, thin tails that live in coastal waters around the world
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Dasyatis
- In Sermon 48, for example, the male of the species Dasyatis pastinaca, or large European stingray, is presented as a model husband.
Examples
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While snorkeling, we spotted a Dasyatis gliding along the sandy seabed.
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The Dasyatis species are known for their distinctive flat bodies and long, whip-like tails.
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The Dasyatis, a genus of stingrays, can be found swimming gracefully in coastal waters.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of stingrays that live in the sea and in fresh water
is limited to coastal waters worldwide rather than freshwater habitats
Compounds
Dasyatis centroura
- Specialized
9.9
A large stingray found off the US Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras
Surface Forms
Dasyatis main
Etymology
Dasyatis comes from an old Greek word dasys meaning 'hairy' or 'rough'. So the name helps you remember that Dasyatis are stingrays often with rough, sand-covered skin.
