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Species that are closely related to the Big skate
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Thornback skate (
Raja clavata
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The thornback skate is probably one of the commonest skates encountered by divers, being among the most abundant rajids in the nor...
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Common skate (
Dipturus batis
)
The common skate is the largest European ray. The undersurface is dark grey with black spots or stripes and the uppersurface is mo...
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Smalleyed ray (
Raja microocellata
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Like other skates and rays, the most notable feature of the smalleyed ray is its large pectoral fins that provide gentle propulsio...
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