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Moray eel
Moray eels, or Muraenidae ( ), are a family of eels whose members are found worldwide. There are approximately 200 species in 16 genera which are almost exclusively marine, but several species are regularly seen in brackish water, and a few are found in fresh water. The English name, moray, dates back to the early 17th century, and is believed to be a derivative from Portuguese , which itself derives from Latin , in turn from Greek , ; these are the Latin and Greek names of the Mediterranean moray.
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Moray eels, or Muraenidae ( ), are a family of eels whose members are found worldwide. There are approximately 200 species in 16 genera which are almost exclusively marine, but several species are regularly seen in brackish water, and a few are found in fresh water. The English name, moray, dates back to the early 17th century, and is believed to be a derivative from Portuguese , which itself derives from Latin , in turn from Greek , ; these are the Latin and Greek names of the Mediterranean moray.
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