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And although stingray tails have a fearsome reputation for deadly stings, manta tails lack defensive spines entirely.
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Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
While most stingray species reside near the seafloor, mantas and other rays in the myliobatid order spend most of their time in open water.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Gills absorb oxygen from the water that gushes out so the manta can breathe.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
While most stingray species reside near the seafloor, mantas and other rays in the myliobatid order spend most of their time in open water.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Gills absorb oxygen from the water that gushes out so the manta can breathe.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manta
Noun
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Sun Protection Hair helps protect your scalp from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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True to its name, this is refreshing to apply as hyaluronic acid, aloe, coconut water, and marine actives deliver weightless hydration while chemical UV filters shield from damaging sun rays.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Manta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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