as in manta rays
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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Keep an eye out for sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, and manta rays.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025 -
The aquarium includes over 11 million gallons of water throughout its aquariums, some of which house larger marine life like whale sharks and manta rays.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sun’s rays will warm the soil, and the cloth will hold in that radiant heat overnight.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The veterinary team uses specialized equipment such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to help diagnose and treat animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Devilfishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfishes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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