Reef manta ray cephalic lobe movements are modulated during social interactions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-021-02973-x
Abstract: Reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) are social elasmobranchs that have structured societies and actively interact with preferred social partners. Being able to detect cues and signals produced by conspecifics is vital in enabling social behavior.… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; reef manta; communication; cephalic lobe ... See more keywords
Manta Ray Inspired Soft Robot Fish with Tough Hydrogels as Structural Elements.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17009
Abstract: The design of soft robots capable of navigation underwater has received tremendous research interest due to the robots' versatile applications in marine explorations. Inspired by marine animals such as jellyfish, scientists have developed various soft… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogels structural; soft robot; manta ray; inspired soft ... See more keywords
Chaotic Lévy and adaptive restart enhance the Manta Ray foraging optimizer for gene feature selection
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-25766-y
Abstract: Swarm-based optimization algorithms often face challenges in maintaining an effective exploration–exploitation balance in high-dimensional search spaces. Manta Ray Foraging Optimization (MRFO), while competitive, is hindered by static parameter settings and premature convergence. This study introduces… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; ray foraging; usepackage; cla mrfo ... See more keywords
Hierarchical guided manta ray foraging optimization for global continuous optimization problems and parameter estimation of solar photovoltaic models
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-90867-7
Abstract: The manta ray foraging optimization (MRFO) algorithm has gained widespread application in engineering problems due to its notable performance and low computational cost. However, the algorithm is prone to getting trapped in local optima and… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; ray foraging; hierarchical guided; foraging optimization ... See more keywords
A historical and contemporary consideration of the diet of the reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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DOI: 10.1071/mf16046
Abstract: The preserved stomach contents from the manta ray, collected in 1935, that provided the basis for the 2009 taxonomic resurrection of the species Manta alfredi, were examined. The majority of the material comprised calanoid copepods… read more here.
Keywords: manta; great barrier; manta alfredi; manta ray ... See more keywords
A Modified Manta Ray Foraging Optimization for Global Optimization Problems
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3113323
Abstract: The Manta ray foraging optimization (MRFO) is a novel swarm-based metaheuristic optimizer. It is mainly modeled by simulating three foraging behaviors of the Manta rays, which has a good performance. However, several drawbacks of MRFO… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; optimization; ray foraging; foraging optimization ... See more keywords
Enhanced Chaotic Manta Ray Foraging Algorithm for Function Optimization and Optimal Wind Farm Layout Problem
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3193233
Abstract: Manta ray foraging optimization (MRFO) algorithm is relatively a novel bio-inspired optimization technique directed to given real-world engineering problems. In this present work, wind turbines layout (WTs) inside a wind farm is considered a real… read more here.
Keywords: problem; manta ray; wind farm; wind ... See more keywords
Manta Ray Foraging Optimization Algorithm: Modifications and Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3276264
Abstract: The novel metaheuristic manta ray foraging optimization (MRFO) algorithm is based on the smart conduct of manta rays. The MRFO algorithm is a newly developed swarm-based metaheuristic approach that emulates the supportive conduct performed by… read more here.
Keywords: foraging optimization; manta ray; algorithm; ray foraging ... See more keywords
A Variable Stiffness Fin for Manta Ray-Inspired Robots With Two Motion Modals
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2025.3531148
Abstract: Manta ray-inspired robots exhibit broad application prospects. In nature, different manta rays possess different stiffness of pectoral fins to survive in specific environment. Some rays present stiffer fins that enable an oscillation, achieving large propulsion… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; ray inspired; motion; inspired robots ... See more keywords
The Foldable Fin With Dynamic Adjustments for Manta Ray-Inspired Robots
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2025.3583504
Abstract: Biological manta rays alter the projected area of their pectoral fins during flapping, achieve different flapping strokes to adjust dynamic generation, such as holding, rising, sinking and rolling strokes. Manta ray-inspired robots possess high motion… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; ray inspired; inspired robots; foldable fin ... See more keywords
Distribution of the reef manta ray Mobula alfredi and the oceanic manta ray Mobula birostris in the Philippines: A collaborative effort for conservation.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15283
Abstract: Little is known about manta ray population size, structure, and connectivity in the Philippines. In collaboration with dive operators, non-governmental organizations, and authorities, sightings of manta rays were collated into a single national database. Using… read more here.
Keywords: manta ray; ray mobula; birostris; manta ... See more keywords