thornback (Meaning)
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thornback (n.)
A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.
The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
Synonyms & Antonyms of thornback
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thornback Sentence Examples
- The thornback ray's distinctive saw-like dorsal thorns make it easily recognizable.
- The thornback skate's dark coloration and bony protrusions provide camouflage on sandy ocean floors.
- The female thornback ray lays up to 100 eggs, each encased in a protective horny capsule.
- The thornbacks' diet primarily consists of small fish, crabs, and mollusks.
- The venom in a thornback's dorsal spines can cause a painful wound if handled improperly.
- The thornback skate is a bottom-dwelling species found in coastal waters around the world.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the thornback ray as a species of least concern.
- Despite their common name, thornback rays are not aggressive towards humans.
- The thornback's pectoral fins resemble those of a butterfly, giving it a graceful appearance when swimming.
- The thornback is a popular target for recreational fishing due to its size and abundance.
FAQs About the word thornback
A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back., The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thornback ray's distinctive saw-like dorsal thorns make it easily recognizable.
The thornback skate's dark coloration and bony protrusions provide camouflage on sandy ocean floors.
The female thornback ray lays up to 100 eggs, each encased in a protective horny capsule.
The thornbacks' diet primarily consists of small fish, crabs, and mollusks.
