Unique Patterns (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption Unique patterns of spots on the underside of mantas (a) identify individual mantas while underwater imaging (b) accurately sizes each photographed animal. Credit Mark Deakos Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.