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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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Top 5 Can’t Miss Snorkeling the reefs will reveal tropical fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional manta ray.—
Heema Patel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea – the majestic whale shark and manta rays – to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water lantern shark and guitarfishes.—
Gareth J. Fraser,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The citric acid helps break the bond between the stain and the fibers, the salt works as a gentle abrasive, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun and the mild bleaching action of the acid leave fabrics whiter and brighter.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hospital records show he was given morphine for pain and that doctors ordered a dozen CT scans and X-rays, including of his neck, spine and head.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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