sea devil

as in manta ray
any of several extremely large rays a sea devil glided along the ocean floor

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Recent Examples of sea devil Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils. Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
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  • Think daily nature talks, kayaking beside sea cliffs, snorkeling with manta rays, hiking through lava fields—and yes, daily cookie hour before happy hour.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The eight days also included scuba diving among manta rays at Laumuan Island, snorkeling above reef sharks off Mary Island, and visiting local villages.
    Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Sun Protection Hair helps protect your scalp from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • True to its name, this is refreshing to apply as hyaluronic acid, aloe, coconut water, and marine actives deliver weightless hydration while chemical UV filters shield from damaging sun rays.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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