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Mantas feed on plankton, fish larvae and the like, filtered from the water passing through their gills as they swim. They catch small prey organisms on gill rakers, flat plates of russet-colored spongy tissue spanning spaces between the manta's gill bars. An average-sized manta is estimated to take in 20-30kgs of plankton per day.
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Are manta rays predators or prey or both?
MANTA RAYS ARE CARNIVORS.
What prey predators starfish?
Sharks,Manta Rays, and large bony fish.
What are some kinds of rays you have heard of?
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.
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.
What is the Manta Rays abiotic factor and there lifestyle?
manta rays abiotic are rocks, dirt , the water
Are manta rays deadly voracious predators?
no middle schoolers are cool and so are the manta rays
What is the predator of the starfish?
Sharks, fish and manta rays are predators of the starfish. Larger starfish also prey on and attack smaller starfish.
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.
