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Common Remora

Remora remora

Classification

The common remora (Remora remora) is a pelagic marine fish belonging to the family Echeneidae. The dorsal fin, which has 22 to 26 soft rays, acts as a suction cup, creating a vacuum to allow the fish to attach to larger marine animals, such as whales, dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles. Physical characteristics The common remora has a suckerlike dorsal fin and an anal fin.

Distribution

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