Rhinobatidae

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A group of sea fish with flat bodies shaped like a guitar

noun
/ˌraɪnoʊˈbeɪtɪdi/

Specialized

: Rhinobátidos

The family Rhinobatidae includes several species of guitarfish found in warm ocean waters.

Examples

Unlike most other rays, members of the Rhinobatidae have bodies resembling the shape of a guitar.
The Rhinobatidae family includes several species of guitarfish.
Scientists are studying the unique skeletal structure of Rhinobatidae to understand their evolutionary history.
Did you know that Rhinobatidae can often be found in shallow waters?
Researchers are investigating the ecological role of Rhinobatidae in coastal marine ecosystems.
The Rhinobatidae family is characterized by its unique guitar-shaped bodies, which help them camouflage on the ocean floor.
Many fishermen mistakenly refer to Rhinobatidae as sharks due to their similar body shape.

Surface Forms

Rhinobatidae singular

Rhinobatidaes plural

Etymology

Rhinobatidae comes from Greek parts meaning 'nose', rhino-, and 'ray', batis, and it ends with -idae, the common ending for animal families. Think of rhinoceros for the 'nose' part to remember that these guitar-shaped rays have a long snout, so the name matches their look.