by Sofia Elizarraras | Nov 11, 2020 | Sensory systems
Remoras, a type of fish commonly known as the “suckerfish”, are the ultimate hitchhikers of the sea. On the top of the remora’s head is a huge suction cup that is used to latch onto the bodies of larger marine animals. The bigger animal, usually a shark or whale,...
by Sofia Elizarraras | Oct 22, 2020 | Camouflage
Humans have negatively impacted the world’s oceans for centuries, which becomes startlingly evident when studying marine life forms. You have probably seen this already in the form of sad sea turtle photos with plastic soda rings around their neck, or maybe seals...