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Definition of ribbon eel

ribbon eel

Plural:ribbon eels
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A species of moray eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific oceans, distinguished by its exceptionally long, thin body, flared leaf-like nostrils, and a lifecycle that involves drastic color changes from black to bright blue and finally to yellow.

Example

"During the dive off the coast of Indonesia, we were lucky enough to see a striking blue and yellow ribbon eel extending from its burrow in the sand."

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rhynchospora
ribble
ribbon
ribbon eel
ribbon falls
ribbon snake
ribbonfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ribbon eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ribbon%20eel
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