A Manta trawl is a type of net used in marine biology and oceanography for sampling plankton and other small organisms in the water column. It is designed to be towed through the water and typically consists of a large, flat body that resembles a manta ray, hence the name. The trawl features a wide mouth that allows it to capture organisms as it moves through the water, and it often has a mesh netting that retains the organisms while allowing water to flow through.
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