Ray tails have long been mysterious. Scientists may have finally discovered their function
Tails aren’t just animal accessories, they usually carry specific functions, but when it comes to rays, their function has ...
The New York Times1 个月
Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails
Yet these behemoths’ most puzzling feature is a whip-like tail that can measure ... lash out at potential predators. And although stingray tails have a fearsome reputation for deadly stings ...
National Geographic news1 年
Giant freshwater stingray
The giant freshwater stingray may be the world’s largest ... and they sport long, whip-like tails. They are known to prowl river systems in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, often ...