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Rhinoptera

Rhinoptera

9.9
A flat sea animal with fins like wings and a rounded head found in warm seas
  • noun
  • /raɪˈnɒptərə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rinóptera
  • The Rhinoptera genus includes several species of cownose rays found along the Atlantic coast.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the migratory patterns of Rhinoptera to better understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • Fishermen occasionally encounter Rhinoptera while trawling in warm coastal waters.

  • The Rhinoptera is known for its distinctive shape.

  • Have you ever seen a Rhinoptera in the ocean?

  • Fishermen occasionally encounter Rhinoptera while trawling in warm coastal waters.

  • Researchers studied the migratory patterns of Rhinoptera to better understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • The Rhinoptera genus includes several species of cownose rays found along the Atlantic coast.

Compounds

Rhinoptera bonasus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ray found along the east coast of North America

Surface Forms

Rhinoptera singular
Rhinopteras plural

Etymology

The word Rhinoptera comes from Greek parts rhino ('nose') and ptera ('wing'), like in rhinoceros and pterodactyl, and it refers to the ray's nose-like head and wide, wing-like fins.