discocephali

• Kleine Fischordnung, zu der die Schiffshalter gehören, die dafür bekannt sind, dass sie sich mit einer speziellen Saugscheibe auf der Kopfoberseite an größere Meerestiere anheften.

A small order of fishes comprising the remoras, known for their ability to attach to larger marine animals using a specialized sucking disc on the top of their heads.

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1. Small order of fishes comprising the remorasC2formalscientific

   A taxonomic order of marine fish known as remoras, which have a specialized sucking disc on the top of their head used to attach to larger hosts.

   Diskocephali

   • The Discocephali order includes species that are commonly found in warm ocean waters.
   • Remoras, belonging to Discocephali, use their suction disc to hitch rides on sharks and turtles.
   • Marine biologists study Discocephali to understand their unique symbiotic relationships.