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butterfly ray

 

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Noun butterfly ray has 1 sense
  1. butterfly ray - short-tailed broad-finned stingray
    --1 is a kind of
    stingray
    --1 is a member of Gymnura, genus Gymnura

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Butterfly Ray

Description:

A butterfly ray refers to a type of ray fish belonging to the Gymnuridae family. These rays are characterized by their unique flat body shape and wing-like pectoral fins resembling butterfly wings. They inhabit coastal waters in tropical and subtropical regions.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun:

    A butterfly ray can refer to the specific species Gynmnura micrura, also known as the Atlantic butterfly ray. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean and is marked by its dark brown color and unique wing shape.

    Example sentence: The butterfly ray gracefully glided through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

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  2. Noun:

    In a more general sense, butterfly ray can refer to any species of rays that have a similar wing-like shape to butterflies.

    Example sentence: The vibrant coral reef was frequented by various species of butterfly rays.

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