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Definition of Moray eel
1. Noun. Family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked.
Definition of Moray eel
1. Noun. Any of various brightly colored marine eels of the family ''Muraenidae'', of warm coastal waters. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Moray Eel
Literary usage of Moray eel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Natural Emirates: Wildlife and Environment of the United Arab Emirates by Peter Vine (1996)
"Frequents shallow inshore coral reefs and rocky headlands. 75 cm. moray eel ...
The moray eel, Gymnothorax javanicus lays at the entrance of thole in ..."
2. U. S. Navy Diving Manual: Air DivingSports & Recreation (1999)
"While some temperate zone species of the moray eel are known, it primarily ...
moray eel. prominent teeth. A moray eel is extremely territorial and attacks ..."
3. Best Dives of the Western Hemisphere by Joyce Huber (1999)
"A spotted moray eel or chain moray eel might be seen peeking from a hole.
Flamingo tongues graze the sea fans. Beware the scorpion fish. ..."
4. Best Dives of the Bahamas & Bermuda, Florida Keys, Turks & Caicos by Joyce Huber (2000)
"A spotted moray eel or chain moray eel might be seen peeking from a hole.
Flamingo tongues graze the sea fans. Beware the scorpion fish. ..."
5. Adventure Guide Honduras & the Bay Islands by Maria Fiallos (2006)
"Expect to see grouper, yellow snapper, butterfly fish, and maybe a turtle, an
eagle or a moray eel. Half Moon Bay Wall (drift dive, 20-130 feet). ..."
6. Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis Alive!by Paris Permenter, John Bigley by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"Green moray eel. Often seen under rock crevices during the day, the moray is
frightening looking because he constantly opens and closes his mouth. ..."
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