echeneis (Meaning)
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echeneis (n)
type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras
Synonyms & Antonyms of echeneis
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echeneis Sentence Examples
- The echeneis, also known as the remora, is a fascinating fish with a unique adaptation.
- The echeneis attaches itself to larger marine animals, such as sharks, manta rays, and whales, using its specialized suction disc.
- The echeneis has a long, slender body with a flat head and a large, oval suction disc on its head.
- The suction disc of the echeneis is lined with small, tooth-like structures that help it grip onto the skin of its host.
- The echeneis attaches itself to its host to gain a free ride and access to food.
- When its host feeds, the echeneis often steals scraps of food from its host's mouth.
- The echeneis also benefits from the protection of its host, as it is less likely to be attacked by predators while attached to a larger animal.
- Some species of echeneis have been observed hitching rides on ships, attaching themselves to the hulls of vessels.
- While the echeneis benefits from its relationship with its host, the host animal is generally unaffected by the presence of the echeneis.
- The echeneis is a small but mighty creature that has adapted to a unique lifestyle by attaching itself to larger marine animals.
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type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras
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No antonyms found.
The echeneis, also known as the remora, is a fascinating fish with a unique adaptation.
The echeneis attaches itself to larger marine animals, such as sharks, manta rays, and whales, using its specialized suction disc.
The echeneis has a long, slender body with a flat head and a large, oval suction disc on its head.
The suction disc of the echeneis is lined with small, tooth-like structures that help it grip onto the skin of its host.
