Why Does This Fish Have Suckers on Its Body? The Unique Remora Fish

Looks like a kind of ocean hitchhiking! What a weird couple! An enormous shark and the common remora - this is a very interesting example of mutually beneficial friendship. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly it is based on so securely. See, the back of remora boasts fins which evolved into something like a ribbed suction cup with a fleshy lip and touch receptors. It allows the fish to instantly attach to sharks, whales, rays, or even a random diver who is swimming by over it!