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The remora is a freeloader looking for a ride and a handout. I had one try to latch on to me while snorkeling at Ten Bay, Eleuthera.

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Which organism is benefiting the remora or the shark?

The remora benefits from the shark by hitching a ride, feeding on scraps of the shark's meals, and gaining protection from potential predators. The shark is not directly affected by the remora but may benefit indirectly by having the remora remove parasites from its skin.


What does the shark do for the remora and pilot fish?

It is know to give them a ride and a meal.


What is the relationship between remora and sharks?

Mutalistic Relationship, both are benefiting. The shark is getting cleaned and groomed while the remora is getting fed and transported. Remoras have suction pads that can stick onto the shark. The Remora gets transported by the shark without the shark attacking.


What is the difference between the shark and the remora?

REMORA IS SMALL AND IS NOT REALLY HARM full then shark but shark doesnt and never eats remora . and remora never eats shark ( this is th e answer i am a diver that's why i think it is correct


What kind of fish is the one in the sharks body?

Remora , they save energy by hitching rides on boats or sharks using a suction they have on there head.they usually slow the shark down but does not harm them.


Why Do Remora fishes Stick To Sharks?

to feel cool....the sharks are the jocks of the ocean and the remoras are there because they are groupies and to have friends...other crap and i guess iffu wanna be "scientifereic" they freeload off them, for food and esier moving


What is an example of commensalism in an ecosystem, and how does it demonstrate the relationship between two species?

An example of commensalism in an ecosystem is the relationship between a remora fish and a shark. The remora fish attaches itself to the shark's body and benefits by getting a free ride and access to food scraps left by the shark. The shark is not affected by the presence of the remora fish. This demonstrates a one-sided relationship where one species benefits (the remora fish) while the other is neither harmed nor helped (the shark).


Commensalism between a shark and a remora?

The commensalism between a shark and a remora benefits the remora and does not harm the shark. The remora is able to obtain food from the shark as it drops food while it eats.


Advantages and disadvantages the shark and remora has?

Shark: Advantages include being apex predators with sharp teeth and strong jaws for hunting. Disadvantages include vulnerability to overfishing and habitat destruction. Remora: Advantages include the ability to hitch a ride on larger animals for transportation and protection. Disadvantages include dependency on a host for food and mobility, which can limit independence.


What are shark and remora?

Sharks do not tend to mind these parasites sticking to them all the time, remoras just stick to sharks to either get around or to eat the dirt off them. Remoras are streamlined so that it will not affect the shark's swimming.


Does a shark beneifit form the relationship with a remora?

No a shark doesn't benefit from the relationship with a remora. When two organisms benefit from their relationship that is known as mutualisim. A remora lays on the surface of the shark catching all the leftover food from the shark. The shark doesn't benefit or get harmed by the remora and this relationship is known as commensalism. There is also parasitism which is when one organism benefits and one is harmed.


Do sharks protect remora's from predators?

Yes, the remora fish uses its sucker on top of its head to attach itself to the bottom of the shark thereby the shark is protecting the remora from predators.