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How do remoras stick to sharks without glue?

By using a specialised suction disc on top of the head. A remora's head disc has rows of movable plates. When the fish presses the disc against a larger animal, the plates tilt and help create strong suction and friction. The remora can ride along while using relatively little energy.

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