pilot fish
Shark's striped companion
A pilot fish is a small striped fish that swims alongside sharks and other large marine animals, feeding on parasites and scraps.
The name comes from the old belief that they guided larger fish to food.
Figuratively, a pilot fish is someone who attaches themselves to a powerful person, benefiting from the association: He was just a pilot fish for the mob boss.
Fish with adhesive disc
- sharkCartilaginous marine predator
- hostOne receiving guests
- mutualismTwo-way biological benefit
- commensalismNeutral host, benefiting guest
parasitism · hitchhiker · scraps · protection · association · coexistence · partnership · dependency
Having contrasting bands
- bandedHaving encircling marks
- pelagicOf the open sea
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
ocean · saltwater · schooling · fins · gills · swimming · aquatic · ichthyology
Large predatory marine fish
- hammerheadShark with splayed head
- whale sharkBiggest fish species
- manta rayBroad flat cartilaginous fish
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
predator · apex predator · shadow · trailing · proximity · scavenger · scraps · leftovers
Leader or instruction book
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- forerunnerOne that comes before
- harbingerOne who foreshadows
mentor · advisor · pathfinder · usher · herald · precursor · advance guard · omen
remora
Fish with adhesive disc
commensalism · parasitism · hitchhiker · scraps · protection · association · coexistence · partnership · dependency · attachment
striped
Having contrasting bands
reef · ocean · saltwater · schooling · fins · gills · swimming · aquatic · ichthyology · marine biology
great white
Large predatory marine fish
- hammerheadShark with splayed head
- whale sharkBiggest fish species
- manta rayBroad flat cartilaginous fish
sea turtle · predator · apex predator · shadow · trailing · proximity · scavenger · scraps · leftovers · feeding
guide
Leader or instruction book
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- forerunnerOne that comes before
harbinger · mentor · advisor · pathfinder · usher · herald · precursor · advance guard · omen · sign
pilot fishshark
Cartilaginous marine predator
sea lamprey · whale shark · manta ray · ocean sunfish · great white shark
pilot fishgreat white shark
Largest predatory fish
apex predator · killer whale · tiger shark · bull shark · solitary hunter
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