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Question
How does the remora fish utilize its relationship with a shark?
Options
It attaches for free transport and scavenges leftover food scraps
It warns the shark of approaching predators
It removes parasites from the shark's skin in exchange for shelter
It provides camouflage by matching the shark's coloration
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Solution
The remora fish exhibits phoresy by attaching to the underside of sharks, gaining two commensalistic benefits: free oceanic transport and access to leftover food scraps from the shark's meals. The shark experiences absolutely no impact from the remora's presence.
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