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i think its commensalism, because the manta ray doesn't get any benefits from having a remora on it. hope this helps!!
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How much does a remora weigh?
The remora weighs about 12 pounds.(:
Advantages and disadvantages the shark and remora has?
The advantages of the remora and shark is that the remora hitches rides from the shark and eats the leftovers from the sharks meal.
What do Remora fish eat?
Remora Fish eat small plankton and plankton organisms.
What is the symbiotic relationship between the shark and the remora?
Remoras attach themselves to the shark and eat the leftover food remains that they can find. This would fall into the commensalism symbiotic relationship, because the remora is getting its food, and the shark gets no benefit. There are other studies that suggest that the remoras clean parasites from the shark's teeth and perhaps skin. If this is true then it is a mutualism relationship. Remoras eat the parasites off the underside of the shark to keep it healthy and alive. Plus the Remoras get a free meal and protection. A mutualistic symbiotic relationship. the pilot fish clean the shark's teeth and skin, and the shark protects them The remora fish attach to the shark's belly and eat the malignant parasites off it. Also remoras can stick to other organisms such as whales, other big fish and maybe also crocodiles. This would still fall into the category of commensalism.
What rhyimes with 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 is the symbiotic of an remora and shark?
Commensalistic
Explain the commensalistic relationship the Remora fish are in.?
they are in a marijuana plant
Which of the following sets of organisms are in a commensalistic relationship?
Shark, remora
What are the different kinds of relationship of organisms?
Parasitic, commensalistic, mutualistic, etc.
Is the relationship between monarch butterfiles and milkweed mutualistic or commensalistic?
The relationship between monarch caterpillars and milkweed is mutualistic. The monarch caterpillar eats the milkweed.
How do the remora and whale sharks help each other?
the shark provides the remora with protection from predators and a food sorce ( i only know this because im a fish maniac)
What is symbosis?
i dont know thats what im trying to find out...
Different types of ecological relationships?
the three types of symbiotic relationships is mutualistic, commensalistic, an parasitic relationship.
When was MantaRay created?
MantaRay was created in 2006.
What is the scientific name of remora?
The scientific name of remora is Remora remora.
What symbiotic relationships does the bald eagle have?
No they have bald heads so they have all the best friends
Do sea turtles have symbiotic relationships?
The relationship between the Sea Gulls and turtle is the predator and the prey relationship as a seagull eats the turtle's eggs and youngs
