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manta ray |
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manta rayor devil ray or devilfishAny of several genera of warm-water marine rays, constituting the family Mobulidae, that are wider than they are long. Extensions of the pectoral fins project from the front of the head, looking like devils' horns; these sweep plankton and small fishes into their mouths. The long, whiplike tail may have one or more stinging spines. Mantas swim near the surface by flapping their pectoral fins. The largest species, the powerful but inoffensive Atlantic manta, or giant devil, ray (Manta birostris), may grow to over 23 ft (7 m) wide; contrary to old tales, it does not envelop and eat divers. 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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They had caught a manta ray and said it was good eating. Others capture an animal's essence in a minimum of words, a la Ogden Nash: "The massive manta ray / Always has the right of way. You'll have to see it to believe it--the Manta Ray towable launches out of the water and hovers, making possible heart-stopping aerial maneuvers |
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