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Echeneididae

Echeneididae

9.9
A group of fish with a flat sucking disk on their head that sticks to larger animals or boats
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Echeneididae are known for attaching themselves to sharks using their sucking disks.

Examples

  • The Echeneididae family includes various species of remoras.

  • Scientists observed a member of the Echeneididae clinging to the underside of a boat.

  • Scientists observed a member of the Echeneididae clinging to the underside of a boat.

  • Unlike most fish, Echeneididae can remain attached to large marine animals for long periods.

  • Did you know that Echeneididae can attach themselves to sharks?

  • The Echeneididae fish are known for their ability to attach themselves to larger marine animals using a sucking disk.

  • Many fishermen have reported seeing Echeneididae swimming alongside their boats, securing themselves with their unique disk.

Synonyms

remora
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3 9.3

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

refers to the whole fish family rather than a single individual species or fish
family Echeneidae
vsEcheneididae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of fish with a suction disk on the head that attach to larger animals like sharks

means the same family but uses an alternative spelling or form

Surface Forms

Echeneididae singular
Echeneididaes plural

Etymology

Echeneididae comes from an old Greek name that means 'ship-holder', from parts like echeneis ('to hold') and naus ('ship'), the same 'naus' you see in 'nautical'. One old story says sailors believed these remoras could stop a ship by holding to its side, and that image helps explain why these fish are known for sticking to sharks or boats.