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Do pilot fish help sharks

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 12/9/2022

Pilot fish eat the bacteria and scum that accumulates on the sharks' scales, but other than that they just hitch a ride.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

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Are sharks and pilot fish examples of symbiosis?

Do pilot fish lead sharks to food?

no they dont

How do pilot fish and a sharks rely on each other?

The Pilot fish eat and clear away algae and other materials that may build up on the sharks skin, while the shark allows the Pilot fish to clean itself and eat up!

Why a pilot fish is name as that name?

The name "pilot fish" comes from the behavior of some fish species in which they swim alongside larger marine animals such as sharks or rays. This behavior is similar to a pilot guiding a ship, hence the name "pilot fish."

What fish is a friend to a shark?

fishs called remoras and pilot fish (for example gold trevally follow the sharks and are not eaten

What is the relationship between sharks and pilot fish?

The pilot fish has been associated with and is often seen swimming around sharks, rays, and sea turtles, which are commonly referred to as the "Host Species" where it eats parasites off of and leftovers from the meals said Hosts.

Relationship were animals of different species help each other?

Cleaner fish and pilot fish are both know for entering sharks' mouths frequently, both receiving nourishment and improving the dental hygiene of said shark.

Why are pilot fish and sharks buddies?

Are they really buddies? Do they go play video games together ? Or is it an interdependent relationship that benefits both the fish and shark?

Are tiger sharks fish?

no tiger sharks are fish but r sharks

What whales eat pilot whales?

Pilot Whales eat squid, cod and other types of fish.

What is the strangest place that an animal can live in?

My favorite for a strange habitat is for the pilot fish. A carnivorous fish that's one of a group of 'cleaner fish' that feeds on the scraps from larger carnivores by hanging out with them, that includes hanging out with sharks. Pilot fish follow them around and pick bits from their bodies and even swim around in the sharks mouth to pick their teeth clean while the shark holds its mouth open to let them do their job.

What are the release dates for Card Sharks - 2001 Pilot?

Card Sharks - 2001 Pilot was released on: USA: 2001

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