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Reef Manta Ray

One of the largest creatures in our oceans
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Fun Facts

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Diet
Despite their large body size, they feed on the tiniest organisms - plankton.
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Appearance
The patterns on their underside differentiate each manta ray, just like fingerprints do for us.
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Did you know?
Manta rays are named after the Spanish word "Manta", which means mantle or cloak, due to their large body sizes.
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Diet
Despite their large body size, they feed on the tiniest organisms - plankton.
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Appearance
The patterns on their underside differentiate each manta ray, just like fingerprints do for us.

About the Reef Manta Ray

    Feeding
    Manta rays uncurl their cephalic lobes near their mouth to facilitate feeding!
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Relationship with other Species

    Commensal Relationship
    Remoras attach themselves onto manta rays for protection and help to rid the manta rays of parasites.
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