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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After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.
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From a biodiversity standpoint, due to the warm waters, Kenya has everything from beautiful nudibranchs (colorful small creatures) to enormous whale sharks and manta rays, with everything in-between.
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The chairs are crafted from weather-resistant PE rattan and powder-coated steel that stand up to harsh UV rays, rain, and other outdoor elements.
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The fee for copies of X-rays will increase from $55 to $60.
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“Devilfishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfishes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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