devilfish

Examples

• All

• The diver was thrilled to spot a massive devilfish gliding gracefully through the water.

• The devilfish glided gracefully through the water.

• The devilfish feeds on plankton and small fish as it swims near the ocean surface.

• Many divers have spotted a devilfish in the coral reefs.

• The devilfish gracefully glided through the water, using its enormous fins to navigate the tropical reef.

• Some divers enjoy swimming alongside the devilfish because they are usually harmless and fascinating to watch.

• When threatened, a devilfish can become dangerous due to its massive size, so it is best to observe them from a distance.

Synonyms

R

ray

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97 4.2

A flat fish with wide fins that looks like wings

is a specific very large tropical member that feeds on plankton and can be dangerous

M

manta

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5 7.2

A very large flat sea animal with wide triangular fins that swims and eats tiny sea animals

is the broader common name for these large species and notes possible danger when threatened

M

manta ray

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2 4.8

A very large sea animal with wide triangle-shaped fins that eats tiny sea plants and animals

refers more generally to this type, emphasizing size and possible danger when threatened

D

devil ray

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1 7.4

A small ray like a manta that grows to about four feet and swims in groups

is much larger and can be dangerous because of its size when threatened

M

Mobula

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• Specialized

1 9.9

A large ray that lives in warm and cool oceans

is the common name for these large tropical individuals rather than the formal genus

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology