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Mobulidae

Mobulidae

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Large sea rays like manta and devil rays that do not have stinging spines
  • noun
  • /moʊˈbjuːlɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Mobulidae
  • The Mobulidae family includes fascinating creatures like the manta ray.

Examples

  • The Mobulidae are known for their large size and lack of venomous spines.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect members of the Mobulidae family from overfishing.

  • Scientists observed a Mobulidae gliding gracefully near the coral reef.

  • Did you know that Mobulidae are known for their graceful swimming?

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect members of the Mobulidae family from overfishing.

  • Scientists observed a Mobulidae gliding gracefully near the coral reef.

  • The Mobulidae are known for their large size and lack of venomous spines.

Surface Forms

Mobulidae singular
Mobulidaes plural

Etymology

The word Mobulidae comes from the name Mobula, used for manta and devil rays, plus the ending -idae, which marks an animal 'family'. So Mobulidae simply means the family of those large, wing-like rays.