Soft Skate [Bathyraja]

Description

Bathyraja is a genus of skates predominantly found in deep-sea environments around the world, including the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans. These skates are characterized by their soft, pliable bodies, relatively large pectoral fins, and the absence of thorny spines on their backs and tails, which distinguishes them from many other skate species. They are adapted to life in cold, deep waters, where they feed on invertebrates and small fish on the seabed.

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