manta ray

as in ray
any of several extremely large rays the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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Recent Examples of manta ray Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination. Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Tagging manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia offers immediate gratification. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024 Snorkeling at Night With Manta Rays Kona is one of the few places in the world where manta rays can be viewed year-round in their natural habitat. Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 Snorkelers of all ages led by experienced swimmers and divers are welcomed into the water at dusk, accompanied by large lights that attract plankton, thus pulling manta rays up close to feed. Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for manta ray 

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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta%20ray. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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