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Roughtail Stingray

Definition:

A roughtail stingray is a species of stingray native to the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It belongs to the family Dasyatidae and is characterized by its rough-textured skin and venomous tail spine.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A type of large ray with rough skin and a barbed tail that produces venom.

Usages:

• The roughtail stingray is known for its distinctive appearance, with a rough-textured skin that helps to camouflage it in the sandy ocean floor.
• The venomous tail spine of the roughtail stingray is used for self-defense against predators.
• Roughtail stingrays are often found in shallow coastal waters, where they feed on a variety of fishes and crustaceans.

Sample Sentences:

1. I spotted a magnificent roughtail stingray gliding gracefully through the ocean depths.
2. Extreme caution should be exercised when handling a live roughtail stingray due to its venomous barb.
3. The roughtail stingray's diet consists primarily of small fish and mollusks.

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