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Sucker Fish Found Hiding in Manta Rays' Cloaca
A new study reveals that sucker fish engage in 'cloacal diving,' a behavior where they hide in the cloacas of manta rays. This practice could serve as a feeding strategy or help the fish hitchhike.
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Scientific American
The practice of “cloacal diving” could help remoras hide from predators—it could also be a feeding strategy or help the fish hitchhike
2026-05-11 20:06 UTC