Moray

/mɔˈreɪ/ noun

Definition

A type of eel with a long body and sharp teeth that lives in ocean cracks and crevices.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'moreia', derived from Greek 'muraina', the name for this Mediterranean eel species. The word traveled through European languages as explorers and traders encountered the fish.

Kelly Says

Moray eels can recognize individual humans and will swim toward divers they know—they're one of the few fish that seem to have genuine relationships with people, making them surprisingly social despite their scary appearance.

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