Skate

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A skate egg case, known as a mermaid's purse.
A skate egg case, known as a mermaid's purse.

Skates are a kind of fish. They belong to the group of cartilaginous fish. They do not have bones, but have cartilage instead. Skates are carnivore, they feed om smaller fish, as well crustaceans. They somewhat look like rays, and are in the same family with them.