"Stingrays: Mysterious Gliders of the Ocean"

The stingray is a type of cartilaginous fish belonging to the order Myliobatiformes, closely related to sharks. They are known for their flat, diamond-shaped bodies and long, whip-like tails, which often have venomous spines used for defense.

Stingrays are commonly found in warm coastal waters, shallow sandy seabeds, and even freshwater environments. They are bottom-dwellers that use their flattened bodies to camouflage themselves in the sand, hiding from predators and ambushing prey. Their diet mainly consists of small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, which they crush using their strong, plate-like teeth.