ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s generally been understood that manta rays have a symbiotic relationship with remora species: remoras will remove ectoparasites from their manta ray hosts, while the manta rays help remoras gain better access to food and shelter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Remoras are eight species of small marine fish that are sometimes called suckerfish or sharksuckers. Over time, they developed flatter, front-facing dorsal fins that act as suction cups, allowing them to attach themselves to manta rays, sharks, and other large marine vertebrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -TAPEWORM-MANTA RAY Tapeworms get their energy from eggs while manta rays get theirs from plankton. The Manta ray is the host for a tapeworm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Habitat and feeding Both species of manta ray are filter feeders: they swim with their mouths wide open, drawing in zooplankton and krill, which they sift through rows of tiny rakes that line their mouths called gill plates.