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Echeneis

Echeneis

9.9
A fish with a suction disc on its head that attaches to larger sea animals
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Members of Echeneis have specialized suction discs on their heads for attaching to larger marine animals.

Examples

  • The Echeneis genus includes the well-known remora, famous for hitching rides on sharks and turtles.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Echeneis genus in the Indian Ocean.

  • The Echeneis is often found swimming alongside sharks.

  • Many divers enjoy observing Echeneises in their natural habitat.

  • The Echeneis fish uses its suction disc to cling to the side of a whale, traveling along effortlessly.

  • Researchers have identified several species of Echeneis that exhibit different behaviors when attached to larger fish.

  • During their dives, marine biologists often study the Echeneis as it swims closely with its host animal.

Synonyms

remora
vsEcheneis
3 9.3

A small sea fish with a suction cup on its head that sticks to larger animals like sharks

is the scientific genus name for that group of suction disk fishes

Compounds

Echeneis naucrates
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish that sticks to sharks and other large sea animals

Surface Forms

Echeneis singular
Echeneises plural

Etymology

Echeneis comes from old Greek words meaning 'hold' and 'ship' because people once believed this fish could stick to a boat and slow or stop it. So the name suggests a tiny 'ship-holder' and helps you remember that remoras attach to larger sea animals.