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Stingrays are a group of cartilaginous fish related to sharks, belonging to the order Myliobatiformes. They are known for their distinctive flattened bodies and long, whip-like tails, which often have one or more venomous barbs used for defense. Stingrays inhabit a variety of environments, including coastal tropical and subtropical waters, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes. They are typically bottom-dwellers, spending much of their time partially buried in sand or mud, where they feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish. Despite their somewhat fearsome reputation due to their venomous stings, stingrays are generally not aggressive and pose little threat to humans unless provoked. They play an important role in their ecosystems as predators and prey and are often a subject of fascination in marine research and aquariums.