echeneis

• Gênero de peixes marinhos da família Echeneidae, conhecidos como peixes-piloto ou rémoras, que se fixam a hospedeiros maiores por meio de um disco adesivo derivado da nadadeira dorsal.

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

nome próprio

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.

   Gênero de peixes-rêmoras

   • 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.