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butterfly ray

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ reɪ/

Tradução: Tipo de arraia da família Gymnuridae, caracterizada pelo corpo largo e achatado e por uma cauda longa e delgada em forma de chicote, comum em águas costeiras quentes.

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/ˈbʌtəflaɪ reɪ/formalscientific
  • ptTipo de arraia da família Gymnuridae, caracterizada pelo corpo largo e achatado e por uma cauda longa e delgada em forma de chicote, comum em águas costeiras quentes.

A type of ray (fish) belonging to the family Gymnuridae, characterized by its wide, flattened body and long, whip-like tail, often found in warm coastal waters.

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    A type of ray (fish) belonging to the family Gymnuridae, characterized by a wide, flat body and a short tail, resembling a butterfly.

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    • The butterfly ray glided gracefully through the shallow water.
    • Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of the butterfly ray.
    • We spotted a butterfly ray near the coral reef during our dive.