Mobula

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A large ray that lives in warm and cool oceans

noun
/ˈmɒbjʊlə/

Specialized

: mobula

Conservation efforts have increased to protect various Mobula species threatened by fishing.

Examples

Scientists recently discovered a new species in the Mobula genus along the coast of Mexico.
Many divers are excited to see a Mobula in its natural habitat.
The Mobula rays are often seen leaping out of the water in large groups.
The Mobula glided gracefully through the water.
In tropical waters, a school of mobula rays gracefully glided through the ocean, captivating divers with their acrobatic displays.
The documentary featured stunning footage of mobula rays leaping out of the water to catch their prey.
After the storm passed, the fishermen spotted several mobula rays swimming near the surface, enjoying the calm sea.

Synonyms

devil ray

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

is a larger genus of rays found in tropical and temperate oceans

Compounds

Mobula hypostoma

Specialized

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

Surface Forms

Mobula singular

Mobulas plural

Etymology

The word Mobula comes from an old Latin name for a kind of ray, similar to the big flat fish called a manta. Scientists used that old name for the group of large, wing-like 'devil rays', so Mobula now names these large rays.