manta (n)
manta ray (n)
devilfish (n)

n01500091

type n
lex_filenum 05
def extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes
def usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
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Hypernym ray
Member holonym Mobulidae, family Mobulidae
Hyponym Atlantic manta, Manta birostris; devil ray, Mobula hypostoma
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Hyponym ray
Member meronym Mobulidae, family Mobulidae
Hypernym Atlantic manta, Manta birostris; devil ray, Mobula hypostoma

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