manta ray

as in ray
any of several extremely large rays the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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Recent Examples of manta ray Snorkelers of all ages led by experienced swimmers and divers are welcomed into the water at dusk, accompanied by large lights that attract plankton, thus pulling manta rays up close to feed. Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 These cranial ornamentations range from sea creatures like manta rays to alliums like onions and garlic to pets like French bulldogs and Shiba Inus. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 2024 Guests can snorkel and dive with whale sharks in southern waters and alongside manta rays in the north. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024 Watch for manta rays and the ancient volcano, Otemanu, along the way. Becca Hensley, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for manta ray 

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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta%20ray. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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