as in manta rays
any of several extremely large rays
a sea devil glided along the ocean floor
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The cave and surrounding extensions of reefs hold incredible wildlife, including tropical fish, manta rays, and even an occasional shark.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026 -
More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Investigators put Melinda's dental records and old X-rays, as well as DNA from family members, in a database, Callahan said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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The researchers found that regions around neutron star mergers produce gamma-rays with high energy, but this radiation was unable to escape.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Sea devils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devils. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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