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stingray: see ray ray, extremely flat-bodied cartilaginous marine fish , related to the shark . The pectoral fins of most rays are developed into broad, flat, winglike appendages, attached all along the sides of the head; the animal swims by rippling movements of these wings. ..... Click the link for more information. . stingrayor whip-tailed rayAny of various species (family Dasyatidae) of rays noted for their slender, whiplike tail with barbed, usually venomous spines. Most species inhabit warm seas; a few live in the rivers of South America. Species range in width from 10 in. (25 cm) to 7 ft (2 m). Stingrays eat worms, mollusks, and other invertebrates. These bottom-dwellers often lie partially buried in the shallows, lashing their tail when disturbed. Large stingrays can drive their tail spines into a wooden boat. The spines cause serious, extremely painful wounds that, if abdominal, may be fatal. stingray any ray of the family Dasyatidae, having a whiplike tail bearing a serrated venomous spine capable of inflicting painful weals on man stingray [′stiŋ‚rā] (vertebrate zoology) Any of various rays having a whiplike tail armed with a long serrated spine, at the base of which is a poison gland. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Also on the agenda was a chartered boat ride with a bartender out to Sting Ray City to feed the rays and get lap dances from them for the cheap price of some squid, and a buzzed-up snorkel session at the giant reef near by. Simple bolt-on fins like the Sting Ray Performance System and the Doel Fin are available for less than $50, and can be attached in minutes. West Hollywood-based designer Thomas Schoos directed the revamp, which features a lobby wall covered with piranhas and a front desk topped with sting ray skin. |
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