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devil ray

1. Any of various rays of the genus Mobula, having cephalic fins that project forward, giving the appearance of horns.

2. See manta.

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devil ray

(Animals) another name for manta¹

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devil ray - small manta (to 4 feet) that travels in schools

Mobula hypostoma

manta ray, manta, devilfish - extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned

genus Mobula, Mobula - type genus of the Mobulidae

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