Ladies' V-Neck T-Shirt - Vintage Skates & Rays -Random

Exclusive Undersea Naturalist Design

Women's V-neck T-Shirt feature detailed vintage illustrations of fifteen members of the superorder Batoidea, better known as rays and skates. This is a diverse and captivating group of cartilaginous fish that glide through the oceans with effortless grace.  Illustrations include a manta ray, two species of eagle rays, two species of shovel-nosed rays, two species of electric rays and assorted skates and sting rays. 

Rays are fish whose skeleton, like their close relatives the sharks, is made of cartilege and both belong to the subclass Elasmobranchii. Members of the superorder Batoidea are characterized by their flattened, disc-shaped bodies and wing-like pectoral fins allow them to "fly" gracefully through the ocean. There are over 600 species of rays, divided into several major groups, including stingrays, manta rays, eagle rays, and skates. Each group exhibits unique adaptations, but they all share a similar body plan that reflects their benthic (bottom-dwelling) or pelagic (open-water) lifestyles.

One of the most recognizable groups is the stingrays, named for the venomous spines on their tails, used primarily for defense. Manta rays and their smaller relatives, mobula rays, are filter feeders, gracefully soaring through the water as they scoop up plankton. Skates, on the other hand, are typically smaller and lack the stinging spines of their stingray cousins, relying on their camouflage and bottom-dwelling habits for protection. Rays are found in oceans worldwide, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea, and some species, such as freshwater stingrays, even inhabit rivers and lakes. Known for their intelligence and social behaviors, rays are vital to marine ecosystems, playing roles as predators, prey, and ecosystem engineers.

Perfect for biology enthusiasts, marine life devotess, scuba divers, snorkelers, and fans of rays.These v-necks are perfect for adding a splash of personality to every outfit. Made from 100% cotton, the classic midweight fabric serves as a printing canvas for these vintage illustrations.

.: 100% cotton
.: Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²))
.: Semi-Fitted
.: Tear away label

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Product information: Gildan 5V00L, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean