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Is a parasite an animal?
Yes, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at the host's expense. Parasites can be animals, such as ticks, fleas, and tapeworms, as well as other types of organisms, such as plants and fungi.
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.
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.
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 do you call the habitat of a parasite?
The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.
What is the scientific name of remora?
Remora Remora
Lamprey and remoras belong to which class of fish?
The lampreys and remora do not share a class. While both are symbiotes (both can attach to another fish), the lamprey is a parasite, while the remora is a commensalist scavenger, who may even aid the larger host. A lamprey is a jawless fish; the remora is an ordinary fish with an extraordinary attribute.
Is a parasite an animal?
Yes, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at the host's expense. Parasites can be animals, such as ticks, fleas, and tapeworms, as well as other types of organisms, such as plants and fungi.
When was Common remora created?
Common remora was created in 1758.
What are some examples of commesalism?
Commensalism, which is a form of symbiosis in which neither party does the other much good or much harm, is rather rare and hard to declare. The usual example is that of the shark and the remora. But although the remora doesn't feed on the shark (which would make it a parasite), it does hamper the shark by increasing the drag on it. If the remora helped the shark find its food, it might be in a case of mutualism, but it doesn't, so it's a "commensal" (the word means "at the same table") almost be default.
What family is the remora in?
The remora is classified in the Family Echeneidae. There are three Genera that are remorae, Echeneis, Phtheirichthys, and Remora. They are Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata and Class Actinopterygii.
Is a remora a vertebrate?
Yes, a remora is a vertebrate.
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
How much does a remora weigh?
A remora typically weighs between 0.1 to 0.4 pounds, depending on the species and size of the fish.
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.
What is remora?
A remora is a type of fish that has a special sucker on the top of it's body. It frequently attaches itself to large fish like sharks, and will feed on the scraps left over when the shark feeds. The remora does not harm the shark in any way, and the sharks do not feed on the remora.
What do remora fish eat off of sharkes?
Remora fish eat plankton and plankton organisms
