How is a ray like a vacuum cleaner?

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How is a ray like a vacuum cleaner?

Meet a ray who almost got eaten by a predator, but escaped to live another day!

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Draw: A ray

Draw the top and bottom views of a ray and label the following parts: gills, eyes, spiracles, mouth, tail, barb/sting, wings.

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The part of a fish that helps them breathe underwater. Fish force water through their gills, and use them to get oxygen out of the water so they can breathe.

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How is a ray like a vacuum cleaner?

How is a ray like a vacuum cleaner?

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14 Facts About Stingray! (National Geographic Kids)

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Draw: A ray

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