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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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Thanks to its protective lacquer finish, the bar cart is resistant to water, rust, mold, and UV rays, plus the shelves are a breeze to clean with a damp cloth.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Protect kids, whose skin is especially sensitive to UV damage Be cautious around water and sand, which reflect UV rays and increase exposure Check the UV index in your area for real-time guidance on sun safety To see the entire 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, click here.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Manta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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