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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.
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Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea devil
Noun
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More than a dozen species of stingrays are found in Florida's waters, including the southern stingray, the yellow stingray, the Atlantic stingray, and several manta rays, per the FWC.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Giant manta rays must constantly swim and cover significant distances during seasonal migrations.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Officially designated as a wildlife refuge in 2016, after years of military use and restricted public access, the surrounding waters are rich in biodiversity, home to reef fish, sea turtles, dolphins, rays, and various shark species.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Use old t-shirts to create makeshift shades to block your garden plants from harmful rays.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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