Rhinoptera (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Myliobatidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rhinoptera is a genus of Myliobatidae commonly referred to as cownose rays or cowtail rays.
- Rhinoptera bonasus, the cownose ray, is one of the species within this genus found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Rhinoptera is often studied for its feeding behavior and migration patterns.
- Marine biologists recognize Rhinoptera as an essential part of the marine ecosystem.
- Research on Rhinoptera species provides insights into the complex social behavior of cownose rays.