Dasyatidae

/ˌdæsɪˈætɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

The scientific family name for stingrays, a group of flat fish with a venomous tail spine that live in oceans and some freshwater habitats.

Etymology

From the genus name 'Dasyatis' (from Greek 'dasy' meaning thick/hairy and 'atis' possibly relating to form) combined with the Latin suffix '-idae' used to denote scientific families of animals.

Kelly Says

Stingrays' venomous spines aren't meant for hunting but purely for defense—they're actually quite gentle creatures often observed peacefully gliding along sandy ocean floors, making them more victims of human stepping than attackers.

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