as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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Noun
  • The box set, available on both DVD and Blu-ray, includes 53 episodes and more than 19 hours of special features, with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Marine biologist Erick Higuera Rivas, project director at Conexiones Terramar and Pelagic Life, said orcas capable of hunting sharks and rays could likely take down a white shark anywhere.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • The researchers believe the mantas are using nature's cues such as changes in magnetic field strength, oxygen concentration, temperature and light to navigate themselves onto the right path for the next days' travel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Many of Atlanta’s top attractions remain open, including the world-famous Georgia Aquarium, home to whale sharks, manta rays, and beluga whales, and hundreds of other marine animals.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Milaidhoo Island, Baa Atol, Maldives June is the beginning of manta ray season in the Maldives, and Baa Atoll’s Hanifaru Bay becomes a swirling underwater ballet.
    Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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