What are stingrays?
Q: What are stingrays?
A: Stingrays are a suborder of cartilaginous fish related to sharks, with one or more barbed stings on the tail that is solely used for self-defense.
Q: What suborder do stingrays belong to?
A: Stingrays belong to the suborder Myliobatoidei of the order Myliobatiformes, which consists of nine families.
Q: What is the purpose of the stingrays' tail?
A: The purpose of the stingrays' tail is self-defense, with one or more barbed stings that can reach up to 35cm, and its underside has two grooves with venom glands.
Q: What is the sheath of a stingray's sting?
A: The sheath of a stingray's sting is a thin layer of skin that holds the venom.
Q: Do all stingrays have stings on their tails?
A: No, not all stingrays have stings on their tails, such as the manta rays and the porcupine ray.
Q: Where are stingrays commonly found?
A: Stingrays are common in coastal tropical and subtropical marine waters throughout the world, with some species in warm temperate oceans, and some found in fresh water.
Q: Where do most stingrays live?
A: Most stingrays live at or near the bottom of the water, but some are pelagic.
