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Well...according yo my calculations...The Crocodile hunter was a great example of a manta ray defending themselves...to find more information research it on the internet...
R.I.P Steve Irwin.
Geez people! THE MANTA RAY HAS NO STING!!!!!! it cant hurt anyone like that! i supose they defend themselves by jumping on top of them (they do jump outta the water, but noone really knows why). Steve Irwin was killed by some other STINGray (they are actually a different species, you know!)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey give off a hard punch with their wings to avoid being hit or hurt or they will eat them
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∙ 14y agoManta Rays protect themselves by jumping onto the predator or swimming at them with full speed and agility.
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∙ 13y agonot realy,but some have protection.for example the electric or torpedo manta ray has electric jolts that will shock a preditor
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∙ 13y agoBy running away
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How do the rays protect themselves?
Manta Rays protect themselves by jumping onto the predator or swimming at them with full speed and agility.
What is the collective noun for a group of manta rays?
I've heard the term for a group of manta rays to be "A fever of manta rays"
When was The Manta Rays of Time created?
The Manta Rays of Time was created in 2000.
Are manta rays predators or prey or both?
MANTA RAYS ARE CARNIVORS.
Are manta rays deadly voracious predators?
no middle schoolers are cool and so are the manta rays
What is the Manta Rays abiotic factor and there lifestyle?
manta rays abiotic are rocks, dirt , the water
What are a manta rays?
Manta rays are large, cartilaginous, salt water fish in the Elasmobranchii subclass which includes sharks and skates The manta ray is the largest of the rays. They can typically be found in and around coral reefs feeding on plankton and fish larvae. To learn more about manta rays, see the Related Links.
Are there pygmy manta rays?
Yes, there is a species of smaller manta rays although i cant remember what they are called of the top of my head. Pygme or dwarf manta rays come into mind. I had a dive last year with some pygme manta rays last year in australia.
Do manta rays have barbs?
although mata rays have tails, they are NOT barbs, they are not poiseness nor electrical
What are manta rays classified as?
Manta Rays are classified as Elasmobranchii, which is used to class other rays and sharks. The manta ray is a part of the eagle ray family of Myliobatidae.
What do manta rays eat?
because manta ray feeds on some of the smallest creatures in the oceans
What are the important of science and technology?
Science and technology keep us warm and dry, and protect us from predators such as snakes and manta rays.
