What is another word for dasyatis?
Pronunciation: [dˌasɪˈɑːtiz] (IPA) 
Dasyatis is a genus of cartilaginous fish, commonly known as stingrays. The word 'Dasyatis' itself is a greek word which means "hairy one". However, there are several synonyms for the word Dasyatis. One of the most popular synonyms is Himantura, which refers to the whip-tailed stingrays. Other synonyms that can be used to describe stingrays include Taeniura and Pteroplatytrygon. The name Taeniura is derived from the Latin word Taenia which means ribbon-shaped or tape-like, while Pteroplatytrygon essentially means "flat-winged stingray". All in all, Dasyatis and its synonymous words are used by marine biologists and others who study these fascinating creatures to describe the different species that make up this genus.
