aetobatidae
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/ˌiːtəˈbætɪdiː/
eagle ray family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetobatidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aetos' meaning 'eagle' and 'batis' meaning 'ray'.
Historical Evolution
'aetos' and 'batis' combined to form the scientific name 'aetobatidae', used in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of ray, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/21 21:36