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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Upon entering the Visitor's Center, guests are greeted by life-size models of North Atlantic right whales, dolphins, and manta rays, along with dioramas depicting marshes, sand dunes, and coastal habitats.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Highlights include night snorkeling with giant manta rays, biking around the Hualalai Volcano, and learning about native Hawaiian culture.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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Patients can get an oral exam, X-rays, dentures, root canals, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bright streaks known as ejecta rays can be seen streaking away from young impact craters in Odendahl's photo, whose existence testifies to the incredible force unleashed in their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Devilfishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfishes. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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