No, a stingray is relatively unaffected by the loss of its spine because the spine is connected to the tail by only a small amount of connective tissue. Loss of a spine usually results in spine replacement within a short period. In fact, some stingray species replace their spines on an annual basis
The stingrays from Stingray City in the Cayman Islands can actually sting you if the barbs from their tails are not removed. These stingrays have the barbs cut from their tails to make them safe for swimmers.
Yes, as their barbs get stuck in to you with poison on them.
the stingray has 2 poisonous barbs on its tail.
No, stingrays do not die after stinging something and losing their barb. The barb is made of cartilage and can regrow, allowing the stingray to continue living.
stingrays will often shift themselves on the sea bed in order to cover themselves in sand to disguise themselves. Also Stingrays have poisonous barbs on the back of the tails which in consequence, stings off the attacker.
Some types of rays include manta rays, stingrays, and electric rays. Manta rays are large, graceful creatures found in the ocean, while stingrays are known for their venomous barbs. Electric rays can produce electric shocks to defend themselves or hunt for prey.
Most Barbs - no. Tiger Barbs, Green Tiger Barbs and Ruby Barbs - a DEFINATE no! they will nip it to pieces! Other Barbs I'm not so sure about - do some research, but most Barbs - no!
The collective noun for 'stingrays' is a fever of stingrays.
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Catfish do not have venomous barbs.
Wreath of Barbs was created in 2001.
Crabs are scavengers; they will eat stingrays if the stingrays are already dead.