Weird Animals: Manta Ray
The manta ray is the largest ray in the ocean. They have have cephalic lobes, or flaps, which help the manta funnel food into its mouth. These animals can even leap out of the water. Now that's one weird animal. Part of the "Weird Animal" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 53 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Fish, Marine Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Series: Weird Animals
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