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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
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Most importantly, the polyester tent has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ to keep you and your skin safe from the sun’s powerful rays.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Zinc oxide can effectively block the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, offering broad-spectrum protection needed to help prevent sun damage.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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“Manta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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