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Dasyatidae

Dasyatidae

9.9
A group of flat fish called stingrays with long tails and a sharp spine that can sting
  • noun
  • /ˌdeɪsiˈætɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Dasyatidae
  • The family Dasyatidae is known for its distinctive flat bodies and venomous spines that can deliver painful stings.

Examples

  • The family Dasyatidae includes a variety of sting ray species found in warm coastal waters.

  • The Dasyatidae family includes various species of stingrays.

  • Scientists have studied members of the Dasyatidae family to better understand their defense mechanisms.

  • Unlike other rays, most Dasyatidae can inflict a painful sting with their tails.

  • Many Dasyatidae are found in shallow coastal waters.

  • In tropical waters, many species of Dasyatidae can be seen gliding gracefully along the ocean floor.

  • Research into Dasyatidae has revealed fascinating insights about their behavior and adaptations.

Synonyms

family Dasyatidae
vsDasyatidae
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of flat fish like stingrays with long tails that live near warm coasts

focuses on having an often venomous spine rather than on habitat

Compounds

family Dasyatidae
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of flat fish like stingrays with long tails that live near warm coasts

Surface Forms

Dasyatidae singular
Dasyatidaes plural

Etymology

Dasyatidae comes from the genus Dasyatis, which itself comes from an old Greek word dasys meaning 'hairy' or 'rough', likely referring to the ray's rough skin. The ending -idae means a family of animals, so Dasyatidae is the family name for those stingrays.