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How does the hitchhiking, flat-headed remora fish attach to surfaces so securely yet release so easily? Suction was thought to be the easy answer, but Brooke Flammang, a biologist at the New ...

Today, biologists know that fish as the remora, literally meaning “hindrance.” And you’ve no doubt seen it before. It’s the critter that sticks to sharks, hitching a free ride and ...

Study of remora fish could lead to new bio-adhesive. ScienceDaily . Retrieved April 28, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2013 / 02 / 130221091831.htm ...

Here’s how it works. Scientists say they've confirmed how remora fish grow a weird sucking disc on their heads. Remoras, which can be up to 3 feet (1 meter) long, have a slatted disc above their ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Remora fish, known commonly as suckerfish, are technically not ...

Meet the remora a fish with a built-in suction cup on its head that lets it hitch a ride on sharks. This clever adaptation helps it travel long distances and snag leftover food with minimal effort. It ...

The remora is an astute fish. It has on the top of its head a fin modified uniquely into a sucker organ. As everyone who has fished off the Bermudas or among the West Indies knows, when the remora ...