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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."
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.
Where does a Hapuka fish live?
Hapuka fish live in the sea.
How does mutualism work between a shark and the remora fish?
Mutualism between a shark and a remora fish is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit. The remora fish attaches itself to the shark using a modified dorsal fin, gaining protection and access to food scraps from the shark's meals. In return, the remora fish helps keep the shark clean by feeding on parasites and dead skin, providing a grooming service. This mutually beneficial relationship allows both species to thrive in their marine environment.
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 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."
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 does the pilot fish get its food?
Flys into it
What is an exaple for commensalism?
Orchids and trees are an example of commensalism. Orchids live by attaching themsleves to tree branches. the tree does not benefit nor it is harmed while the orchid benefits because it receives access to the suns rays. without the sun flowers cannot live.
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 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 eats pilot fish?
I do !! They're delicious fried.
Do pilot fish lead sharks to food?
no they dont
Do manta rays have a pilot fish that swims in and out of its mouth?
No
