as in rays
any of several extremely large rays
a manta glided along the sea bottom
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises applying moisturizer first, followed by sunscreen for optimal hydration and protection from UV rays.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, vitamin C works with vitamin E to protect your skin against harmful UV rays.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Mantas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantas. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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