Mobulidae (Noun)
Meaning
Large rays lacking venomous spines: mantas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mobulidae, the family of large rays lacking venomous spines, includes different species of mantas and devil rays.
- The distinguishing feature of mobulidae is their unique cephalic fins, which resemble horns or tendrils.
- The oceanic mantas from mobulidae are filter feeders that feed on plankton and small fish.
- Lack of studies and observations makes mobulidae vulnerable to extinction due to overfishing and habitat destruction.
- Since the members of mobulidae congregate in large groups at specific locations for feeding and mating, they can be popular tourist attractions.