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manta ray
noun
: devil ray
especially
: a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)
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the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor
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The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea – the majestic whale shark and manta rays – to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water lantern shark and guitarfishes.
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Gareth J. Fraser, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Other iconic marine animals, including whale sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks and manta rays, were also added to a list that bans all the commercial trade of their species or by-products.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2025
The team designed flexible zinc-manganese dioxide (Zn-MnO₂) batteries encapsulated in soft silicone and vertically stacked inside a robot inspired by the manta ray.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
The outlet noted that they have been known to catch a ride on other sea life, such as manta rays and dolphins.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
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Gareth J. Fraser, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Other iconic marine animals, including whale sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks and manta rays, were also added to a list that bans all the commercial trade of their species or by-products.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2025
The team designed flexible zinc-manganese dioxide (Zn-MnO₂) batteries encapsulated in soft silicone and vertically stacked inside a robot inspired by the manta ray.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
The outlet noted that they have been known to catch a ride on other sea life, such as manta rays and dolphins.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manta%20ray. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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