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Naucrates

Naucrates

9.9
A group of sea fish that includes the pilot fish
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • One of the most well-known fishes in the Naucrates genus is the pilot fish.

Examples

  • The Naucrates genus includes species renowned for their association with larger marine animals.

  • Marine biologists studied the migration patterns of Naucrates in tropical waters.

  • The Naucrates is often seen swimming alongside larger marine animals.

  • Did you know that the Naucrates can grow up to 75 cm long?

  • One of the most well-known fishes in the Naucrates genus is the pilot fish.

  • Marine biologists studied the migration patterns of Naucrates in tropical waters.

  • The Naucrates genus includes species renowned for their association with larger marine animals.

Compounds

Echeneis naucrates
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Naucrates ductor
  • Specialized
9.9

A small striped fish that often swims near sharks or manta rays

Surface Forms

Naucrates singular
Naucrates plural

Etymology

Naucrates comes from Greek parts nau- 'ship' and -crates 'ruler'. So this name fits the pilot fish and its relatives, which often swim beside ships or large animals as if they guide them.