devilfish

• Substantiv, das verschiedene Meerestiere bezeichnet, darunter einen mittelgroßen grau-schwarzen Wal aus dem Nordpazifik, einen bodenbewohnenden Kopffüßer mit weichem ovalem Körper und acht langen Tentakeln sowie einen sehr großen pelagischen tropischen Rochen, der sich von Plankton und kleinen Fischen ernährt.

A noun referring to any of several marine animals, including a medium-sized greyish-black whale of the northern Pacific, a bottom-living cephalopod with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, or an extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes.

1. Gray whaleC1formalscientific

   A medium-sized whale with a greyish-black color, found in the northern Pacific Ocean.

   Grauwal

   • The devilfish, also known as the gray whale, migrates along the Pacific coast.
   • Researchers tracked the devilfish population in the Bering Sea.
   • The devilfish is known for its distinctive mottled grey skin.

   Synonymegray whalegrey whale

2. OctopusB2informalscientific

   A bottom-dwelling sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles.

   Oktopus

   • The devilfish used its tentacles to capture prey on the ocean floor.
   • Local fishermen often call the octopus a devilfish due to its appearance.
   • A devilfish can change color to blend in with its surroundings.

   Synonymeoctopus

3. Manta rayC1formalscientific

   An extremely large tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fish; usually harmless but dangerous if harpooned.

   Manta

   • The devilfish glided gracefully through the warm ocean waters.
   • Divers often swim alongside the gentle devilfish without fear.
   • A harpooned devilfish can become dangerous due to its size and strength.

   Synonymemantamanta ray