bat ray

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Definition of bat ray

: a stingray (Myliobatis californica) of coastal waters from Oregon to the Gulf of California having two long pectoral fins and a large protruding head

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For decades, oyster farmers vacuumed up mature oysters from the bay floor, which ravaged the ecosystem, killing bat rays and grinding up rare eel grasses. — Richard Stenger, SFChronicle.com, "Everything you need to know about the oyster capital of California," 3 July 2018 Its featured activities, which are scheduled before the park opens, include touching and feeding bat rays, interacting with moon jellies and a dolphin playtime session. — Lori Weisberg, sandiegouniontribune.com, "SeaWorld debuts up-close encounters with otters, seals, flamingos — for a charge," 20 June 2018 At times — usually at high tides on flat, calm mornings — paddlers can see bat rays hovering across the flats. — Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway to Bodega Bay," 27 May 2018 Or, wake up to a morning of ocean kayaking through kelp beds while on the lookout for sea lions, bat rays, and bottlenose dolphins. — Erin Behan, Los Angeles Magazine, "Make the Most of a SoCal Summer at Terranea," 7 May 2018 Those who needed to feel a rod bend deeply practiced their skills and tested their equipment in the northern part of the Bay on leopard sharks and bat rays. — sacbee, "Fishing line: Steelhead action improves on American River | The Sacramento Bee," 29 Jan. 2018

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