Oceanic Fauna

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noun a taxonomic group of sea anemones and corals characterized by having stinging cells called nematocysts

  • The Actinoida is an order of marine animals that includes sea lilies and feather stars.
  • Have you ever seen those cool sea lilies? They belong to the Actinoida group.
  • Those funky sea creatures that look like plants? Yeah, they're part of the Actinoida gang.
  • The Actinoida group moves gracefully in the ocean, resembling dancers in a synchronized routine.

noun Aetobatidae is a noun referring to a family of cartilaginous fish commonly known as eagle rays.

  • The Aetobatidae family consists of various species of eagle rays.
  • I saw a cool video of an Aetobatidae ray swimming in the ocean.
  • Those Aetobatidae rays are so chill, just gliding through the water.
  • The Aetobatidae family is like a squad of graceful underwater flyers.