Definitions for mobula
mob·u·la

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1. Mobula, genus Mobulanoun

   type genus of the Mobulidae

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1. Mobula

   Mobula is a genus of rays in the family Mobulidae that is found worldwide in tropical and warm, temperate seas. Some authorities consider this to be a subfamily of the Myliobatidae (eagle rays). Their appearance is similar to that of manta rays, which are in the same family, and based on genetic and morphological evidence, the mantas belong in Mobula (they are traditionally in their own genus Manta). Species of this genus are often collectively referred to as "devil rays", "flying mobula", or simply "flying rays", due to their propensity for breaching, sometimes in a spectacular manner. These rays gather in groups and leap out of the surface into the air up to around two metres before splashing back into the water.Depending on the species, the devil rays can attain widths up to 1.1–5.2 m (3.6–17.1 ft), the largest being second only to the manta rays in size, which can reach 5.5–7.0 m (18.0–23.0 ft). Despite their size, little is known about the devil rays, much of it anecdotal; the manta rays are better known. Most species entirely lack a tail stinger. In most species having a stinger, it is encased, rendering it harmless; only M. mobular has a "free" stinger.

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1. mobula

   Mobula is a genus of rays in the family Mobulidae, often referred to as devil rays, eagle rays or manta rays. These species are characterized by their large, diamond-shaped pectoral fins, flattened bodies and long tails. They are found in tropical to warm temperate seas and are known for their acrobatic breaching behaviors.

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1. Mobula

   Mobula is a genus of ray in the family Myliobatidae. Their appearance is similar to that of Manta rays, which are in the same family. Species of this genera are often collectively referred to as "Flying Mobula" or simply "Flying rays", due to their propensity for breaching, sometimes in a spectacular manner. The Devil fish can attain a disc width of up to 5.2 metres and can probably weigh over a ton, second only to the Manta in size. Despite their size, little is known about this genus, much of it being from anecdotal accounts. Mobula rays in the Gulf of California have been reported to breach as high as 2 metres above the sea.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mobula in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mobula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mobula
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobula
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mobula