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Order - Rajiformes
(Rays and Skates)
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Rajiformes is an order of mostly marine fish. They are related to but are different from sharks in that they have a flattened body. Their gills open on the belly side and their eyes are located on top of the head. There are eight families in the order.
Author: Miles S
Published: 10/2008
Photo Credit: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ray_600.jpg
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