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Record 1 2008-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
Mobulidae
Latin
OBS

A family of fishes which belongs to the order Myliobatiformes.

OBS

In contrast to eagle rays, mantas lack large tooth plates. They also have the anterior subdivisions of the pectoral fins modified as 2 separate fins, known as cephalic fins, located on the head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mobulidae
Latin
OBS

Famille de poissons qui appartient à l'ordre des Myliobatiformes.

OBS

Les mantes (Mobulidae) se caractérisent par leurs yeux situés sur les côtés de la tête et par leurs deux nageoires céphaliques qui ressemblent à des cornes.

Spanish

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