echeneis

• Género de peces marinos de la familia Echeneididae, conocidos comúnmente como rémoras o peces pegadores, que se adhieren a huéspedes más grandes mediante una aleta dorsal modificada en forma de ventosa.

A genus of marine fish in the family Echeneididae, commonly known as remoras, which attach to larger hosts using a specialized dorsal fin.

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1. Type genus of remorasC2formalscientific

   A genus of fish in the family Echeneididae, known as typical remoras, which attach to larger marine animals using a sucking disc on their heads.

   Género tipo de las rémoras

   • The Echeneis species are often found attached to sharks and sea turtles.
   • Marine biologists study the symbiotic relationship between Echeneis and their hosts.
   • The sucking disc of Echeneis is a highly adapted dorsal fin.