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Thorny Skate (Noun)

Meaning

Cold-water bottom fish with spines on the back; to 40 inches.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Thorny skate are deep-water bottom dwellers, found on sandy or muddy ocean floors.
  • Fishermen typically target the thorny skate during their nighttime excursions, using weighted lines.
  • Despite its menacing appearance, the thorny skate feeds on a diet of mostly crustaceans and small invertebrates.
  • Research suggests that thorny skate have become more prominent in certain North Atlantic fishing areas due to warmer ocean temperatures.
  • Conservation efforts for thorny skate focus on habitat preservation, due to their tendency to form long-term bonds with specific ocean environments.

Synonyms

  • Raja Radiata
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