Skates?Some skates came close to shore hunting a few minutes ago:
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Skates are cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays. More than 150 species have been described, in 17 genera. Softnose skates and pygmy skates were previously treated as subfamilies of Rajidae, but are now considered as distinct families.Skates?
Thanks. AKA mantarays, stingrays...Skates are cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays. More than 150 species have been described, in 17 genera. Softnose skates and pygmy skates were previously treated as subfamilies of Rajidae, but are now considered as distinct families.
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I know them as stingrays or mantarays. I've not heard the term skates relating to an animal before.Thanks. AKA mantarays, stingrays...
Skate is delicious! Its known as skate in the UK. Here is something I mede:I know them as stingrays or mantarays. I've not heard the term skates relating to an animal before.
Sorry to hear, but luckily the company is more importantMe, my father, his wife and my husband at dinner yesterday. You can read all about the food in the what did you eat today thread.
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The company was good, the food not so much.