The thorn and basal plate from the dorsal skin of a thornback ray, Raja clavata, caught in the English Channel. The dorsal side and tails of mature th

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The thorn and basal plate from the dorsal skin of a thornback ray, Raja clavata, caught in the English Channel. The dorsal side and tails of mature thornback rays can be covered in these thorns which are very sharp. Some thorns can be found on the ventral side. Thornback rays are sometimes referred to as thornback skates or rokers. Black background. Dorset England UK GB

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