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Related FAQs: Remoras
Related Articles:
/A Diversity of
Aquatic Life
The Remoras,
Family Echeneidae, Rough-Housers in Aquariums For Sure!
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by Bob Fenner |
Echeneis naucrates |
Some free-living, others commensals, still other species of remoras should be
considered parasitic...
| Echeneis naucrates Linnaeus 1758, the Remora or
Sharksucker. Circumtropical. To 110 cm. in length. Most noted for their
modified dorsal fin attachment organ, by which they join temporarily with
a variety of hosts (whales, dolphins, ships, divers...). Even used by
humans for a fishing tool! A free-swimming small individual in Fiji and a
larger pair swimming about in the Bahamas. |
 
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Bibliography/Further Reading:
Donovan, Paul. 1997. Remoras: Traveling companions. TFH 3/97.
Hemdal, Jay. 1985. The Remora (Echeneis naucrates) FAMA 11/85.
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