naucrates ductor

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Noun naucrates ductor has 1 sense

pilotfish, Naucrates ductor - small pelagic fish often accompanying sharks or mantas
--₁ is a kind of carangid fish, carangid
--₁ is a member of Naucrates, genus Naucrates

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Naucrates Ductor

Noun

Naucrates ductor, also known as the pilot fish, is a species of fish belonging to the Carangidae family. It is often found swimming close to larger marine animals, such as sharks and rays, in a symbiotic relationship.

Example Sentence:

The naucrates ductor is known for its characteristic behavior of swimming alongside sharks.

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