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The ray is a flat bodied cartiliginious
marine FISH, related to the shark. Most
rays have broad, flat, wing like pectoral
fins along the side of the head, and the
mouth and GILL slits underneath. Many rays,
such as skates, lie on the sea floor and
feed on smaller animals, (eg: snails).
Fertilization is internal, and most bear live
young. The largest rays are the top swimming
Mantas, which may be upto 22ft(7m) wide and
weigh upto 30001b. Rays also include
stingrays and the SWORDFISH.
Subject by: Vanessa Pike