Shadows in the sea, Philadelphia, Chilton Books [1963], Woods Hole, Chondrichthyes, Abyssal Skate, Rajella bathyphila, The illustration depicts two male Little skates, showcasing their distinct features. The larger skate is depicted in a detailed side view, with its flattened body emphasizing its broad pectoral fins, which extend outwards. The skin texture is detailed, highlighting the rough, sandpaper-like surface, typical of these cartilaginous fish. The smaller skate, labeled as a newly hatched version, is shown above the larger skate, illustrating the differences in size and developmental stage. Specific anatomical features, such as the pointed snout, large eyes, and distinctive dorsal and ventral surfaces, are emphasized.

Shadows in the sea, Philadelphia, Chilton Books [1963], Woods Hole, Chondrichthyes, Abyssal Skate, Rajella bathyphila, The illustration depicts two male Little skates, showcasing their distinct features. The larger skate is depicted in a detailed side view, with its flattened body emphasizing its broad pectoral fins, which extend outwards. The skin texture is detailed, highlighting the rough, sandpaper-like surface, typical of these cartilaginous fish. The smaller skate, labeled as a newly hatched version, is shown above the larger skate, illustrating the differences in size and developmental stage. Specific anatomical features, such as the pointed snout, large eyes, and distinctive dorsal and ventral surfaces, are emphasized.

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