Batoidei

/beɪˈtɔɪdi aɪ/ noun

A scientific classification group (subclass or order) that includes all rays, skates, and related flat-bodied fishes.

From Greek 'batis' (ray) with the plural scientific suffix '-ei.' This formal taxonomic name groups together all ray-like fishes for scientific study.

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