noun
- Plural of mola; large, flat-bodied marine fish with a rounded shape, found in tropical and temperate oceans.
Usage: Also called ocean sunfish.; Scientific name: Mola mola (common species).
Examples
- The aquarium's newest exhibit features several molas swimming in the large tank.
- Molas are among the heaviest bony fish in the world.
- Divers were amazed to spot three molas near the reef during their expedition.
- The distinctive molas can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
- Marine biologists study molas to understand their unusual body structure and behavior.