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Do pilot fish lead sharks to food?
no they dont
What does The inside of a pilot fish look like?
It looks like the inside of a pilot fish.
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."
Do aligators have friend?
As a matter of fact, Yes they do. Pilot Fish, shark sucker fish or Remora have a symbiotic relationship. The smaller fish get food and the shark gets cleaned.
What a example of mutualism?
Mutualism two organisms of different species existing in a relationship in which each individual benefits. An example of mutualism is a pilot fish and a shark. The pilot fish cleans the shark and the pilot fish is protected by the shark.
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!
Are sharks and pilot fish examples of symbiosis?
No
Do pilot fish help sharks?
Pilot fish eat the bacteria and scum that accumulates on the sharks' scales, but other than that they just hitch a ride.
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.
What do PILOT FISH eat?
Pilot fish are carnivorous and primarily feed on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. They may also feed on scraps left by larger marine animals.
What are the little fish that clean sharks?
The pilot fish swims with the shark and eats lice, crabs and blood-sucking worms. In exchange, the shark provides protection from the pilot fish's predators. Remoras also swim with sharks. It is believed that the remora eats scraps of food left by the shark as well as parasites. There is some debate regarding the role of the remora.
What eats pilot fish?
I do !! They're delicious fried.
