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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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What eats Remora fish?

Remora fish are typically eaten by larger predators such as sharks, dolphins, and other large fish. They have a mutualistic relationship with these hosts, attaching themselves to them using a specialized dorsal fin to feed on the scraps left behind by the larger animals.


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.


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 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 is the relationship between remora fish and sharks?

Remora fish and sharks have a mutual symbiotic relationship. Studies have shown that there is a bacteria that grows on the sharks that is potentially deadly to a shark. The remora fish eats this bacteria and gets a meal. The remora fish also gets transportation with a lesser energy cost.

Related Questions

What is the symbiotic of an remora and shark?

Commensalistic


Which of the following sets of organisms are in a commensalistic relationship?

Shark, remora


Explain the commensalistic relationship the Remora fish are in.?

they are in a marijuana plant


What are the different kinds of relationship of organisms?

Parasitic, commensalistic, mutualistic, etc.


What type of relationship exists between the clownfish and the sea anemone: commensalistic, mutualistic, or parasitic?

The relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone is mutualistic.


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 the difference between mutualistic and symbiotic relationships in the natural world?

In the natural world, mutualistic relationships are a type of symbiotic relationship where both species involved benefit from the interaction. Symbiotic relationships, on the other hand, refer to any close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be mutualistic, parasitic, or commensalistic.


What is the scientific name of remora?

Remora Remora


When was MantaRay created?

MantaRay was created in 2006.


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.