Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Byrne: Altruistic Behavior

 Hammerhead Shark, Sphyrna sp.
Sharksucker, Echeneis naucrates
The Sharksucker uses its specialized skull to attach to the underbellies of sharks such as a Hammerhead shark. These Sharksuckers do not hinder the Hammerhead in any way, and they get to feed off of scraps from the sharks killings and hitch free rides.
Found at: 42.378,-71.116

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