Dasyatidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sting rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Dasyatidae family is the largest group of stingrays, consisting of about 70 species worldwide.
- Dasyatidae stingrays have distinctive pectoral fins that resemble large, flat disks.
- Marine biologists often study the behavior of Dasyatidae in their natural habitats to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
- Dasyatidae stingrays use their venomous barbs to defend themselves from predators, injecting a painful but rarely deadly toxin.
- In many tropical and subtropical regions, Dasyatidae stingrays are considered an important part of the marine ecosystem.