Myliobatidae

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A group of large fish like eagle rays with winglike fins and a long tail

noun
/ˌmɪliəˈbeɪtɪdi/

Specialized

: Myliobatidae

The Myliobatidae are easily recognized by their distinctive wing-shaped pectoral fins.

Examples

Members of Myliobatidae are popular attractions in public aquariums due to their graceful swimming.
The Myliobatidae family includes various species of eagle rays.
Scientists recently discovered a new genus within the Myliobatidae family off the coast of Brazil.
Did you know that Myliobatidae are known for their graceful swimming?
The Myliobatidae family includes various species of eagle rays that are often seen gliding through the ocean depths.
Members of Myliobatidae are popular attractions in public aquariums due to their elegant movements and broad wings.
Scientists recently discovered a new genus within the Myliobatidae family, further expanding our understanding of these fascinating creatures.

Synonyms

eagle ray

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A large tropical sea animal with wide, winglike fins that swims gracefully

refers to the larger taxonomic group that includes these kinds of rays

Surface Forms

Myliobatidae singular

Myliobatidaes plural

Morphology

Myliobatidae = Myliobatis (opaque) = Myliobat + idae

Formed by attaching the specialized taxonomic family suffix '-idae' to the genus stem (with a stem change), which is technical and not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Myliobatidae comes from Greek parts mylo 'mill' and batis 'ray'. The name refers to their strong, flat teeth that crush shellfish like a small mill, so it fits this family of winglike rays.