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Remoras, also known as shark suckers, are a family of eight species of fish that have sucker disks positioned above their heads that let them attach to moving objects to hitch a ride. They attach to sharks, turtles, ships, divers, and just about anything they can latch onto. Scientists have now discovered that the sucker disks of remoras are actually highly modified dorsal fins that expands during their development. (Photo © Dave Johnson)(Source)

Remoras, also known as shark suckers, are a family of eight species of fish that have sucker disks positioned above their heads that let them attach to moving objects to hitch a ride. They attach to sharks, turtles, ships, divers, and just about anything they can latch onto. Scientists have now discovered that the sucker disks of remoras are actually highly modified dorsal fins that expands during their development.

(Photo © Dave Johnson)(Source)

— 3 months ago with 842 notes
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    (Photo © Dave Johnson)(Source)
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    reblogging this because I’ve never seen a remora unattached to anything like this before.
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    This is so Alien looking!!!! Remoras, also known as shark suckers, are a family of eight species of fish that have...
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    Creepy O_o but cool
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