Reef-dwelling catsharks wrap their fertilized eggs in leathery box-shaped cases commonly called “mermaid’s purses.” The tough, collagenous wall of the purse protects the developing young ...

Often called mermaid’s purses, egg cases are produced by some members of the class Chondrichthyes, which includes cartilaginous fishes such as chimeras, sharks, skates, and rays.

The mermaid’s purse hasn’t been out of style for millions of years. That’s because it is the fanciful name for the egg case for some of the oldest creatures on the planet — skates, rays ...

If you have been in downtown Delray lately, you may have noticed that the Mermaids Purse has disappeared. No, it’s not downsizing. It’s actually upsizing. Cut 432, the trendy steak rest… ...

They’re called “Devil’s pocketbooks,” “Witch’s purses” and “Mermaid purses,” but these creepy-looking black sacks washing up on Carolina beaches aren’t supernatural.

Mermaids Purses Join Anna from Galway Atlantaquaria as she explorers Mermaids Purses. Anna will explain what they are, and how you can tell what type of shark or skate is inside. She will show you ...

Never mind Louis Vuitton and Coach — Carolyn Miri is looking to get her hands on mermaid's purses. Miri, a scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in St. John's, studies skate fish ...

They’re called “Devil’s pocketbooks,” “Witch’s purses” and “Mermaid purses,” but these creepy-looking black sacks washing up on Carolina beaches aren’t supernatural.

They’re called “Devil’s pocketbooks,” “Witch’s purses” and “Mermaid purses,” but these creepy-looking black sacks washing up on Carolina beaches aren’t supernatural.

They’re called “Devil’s pocketbooks,” “Witch’s purses” and “Mermaid purses,” but these creepy-looking black sacks washing up on Carolina beaches aren’t supernatural.

They’re called “Devil’s pocketbooks,” “Witch’s purses” and “Mermaid purses,” but these creepy-looking black sacks washing up on Carolina beaches aren’t supernatural.