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Recent Examples of sea devil
Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils.
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Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea devil
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Today, the reef is once again teeming with hundreds of fish species, bull sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and humpback whales—fueling an eco-tourism industry that now brings in almost $8 million a year.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye out for sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, and manta rays.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Use in soft robotics Collaborative efforts with mechanics and molecular alignment experts enabled the validation and prediction of these materials’ behaviors through advanced X-ray scattering.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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