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Gymnura

Gymnura

9.9
A large ray with wide, wing-like fins that lives in warm coastal waters
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɪmnʊrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Gymnura are noted for their wide, wing-like pectoral fins resembling butterfly wings.

Examples

  • A species of Gymnura was recently discovered off the coast of Australia.

  • Scientists study the movement patterns of Gymnura to better understand their habitat preferences.

  • The Gymnura is often spotted in tropical waters.

  • Have you ever seen a Gymnura in the ocean?

  • A species of Gymnura was recently discovered off the coast of Australia.

  • Scientists study the movement patterns of Gymnura to better understand their habitat preferences.

  • The Gymnura are noted for their wide, wing-like pectoral fins resembling butterfly wings.

Synonyms

butterfly ray
vsGymnura
  • Specialized
8.1

A large flat sea animal with a very wide body and a short tail

is a narrower taxonomic group within that family, found in warm coastal waters

Surface Forms

Gymnura singular
Gymnuras plural

Etymology

Gymnura comes from the Greek parts gymn- 'naked' and oura 'tail', and the first part is the same root as gym, short for gymnasium. It literally means 'naked tail', which helps you remember these butterfly rays because they have wide, wing-like bodies and a relatively thin, bare tail.