General term for any fish of the remora family (Echeneidae), known for attaching to sharks, rays, and other large marine animals using a suction disc on their head.
Remoras travel by attaching themselves to the bellies of sharks.
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noun
live sharksucker
usually written using kana alone
Specifically refers to the species Echeneis naucrates, the most common remora found in Japanese waters. Often used interchangeably with the general term in everyday contexts.
