as in manta rays
any of several extremely large rays
they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly
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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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Second, there are the dual searchlight-like rays emerging from both sides of this nebula.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The light measurements revealed that these markers emit light in wavelengths that stand out against the surrounding environment when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Devilfishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfishes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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