Remoras: The clingy fish challenging assumptions about marine symbiosis
By
Sabrina Imbler
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
This article discusses remoras, the fish known for their suction-cup foreheads that allow them to attach to larger marine animals. It challenges the traditional assumption that the remora-host relationship is mutually beneficial, suggesting instead that remoras may be more parasitic or commensal than previously thought. The article explores the evolutionary biology of remoras and their unique adaptations.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledRemoras evolved to be clingy.
The suction cup on their foreheads allows them to attach to larger animals like fridge magnets.
It has been traditionally assumed that the remora's approach to such symbiosis was mutually beneficial to both parties.
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