Learn about remoras and how these fish stick to sharks using a special sucker. Perfect for explaining to 6-year-old kids how remoras live with sharks!
Hi there! Let's talk about remoras, which are special fish that have a really cool way of living.
Remoras are little fish that **cling to sharks** and swim around with them, almost like they're riding on the shark's back! But how do they hold on so tightly? Well, remoras have a special part on the top of their bodies called a sucker. This sucker is kind of like a sticky sticker or a suction cup that lets the remora attach to the shark's skin without falling off, even when the shark swims really fast.
The cool thing is that remoras stay attached to the shark all the time. They eat tiny bits of food that the shark leaves behind or even clean the shark by eating small bugs or dead skin. The shark doesn’t mind because the remora helps keep it clean!
So, in simple words, remoras are like little helpers that travel around by sticking to sharks using their special sucker, living together as permanent shark buddies.