How Do You Spell REMORAS?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪmˈɔːɹəz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "remoras" might seem a bit confusing at first, but it follows the traditional English pronunciation rules. The word is spelled with an "o" instead of an "a" because it originates from the Latin word "remora" and the English language usually keeps the original spelling when adopting foreign words. The IPA phonetic transcription for "remoras" would be rəˈmɔ:rəz, with the stress on the second syllable. The word refers to a type of fish that attaches itself to sharks or other large sea animals.

REMORAS Meaning and Definition

1. Remoras, also known as suckerfish, are a group of marine fish species belonging to the family Echeneidae. They are characterized by a flattened oval-shaped body and a modified dorsal fin structure known as a sucking disc or adhesive apparatus, which is positioned on the top of their head. This unique feature allows the remora to attach itself to larger marine animals, such as sharks, whales, or turtles.

   The purpose of this attachment is primarily two-fold: to primarily enable the remora to catch a free ride and conserve energy by hitching a lift on the host's movements, and to scavenge on the leftovers of the host's meals. Remoras have a close symbiotic relationship with their host, as they rely on the host’s mobility for transportation as well as benefiting from any leftover scraps of food.

   With their elongated, slimy bodies, remoras possess excellent hydrodynamic abilities and can effortlessly maneuver through water. They are known as weak swimmers due to their lack of a swim bladder, but their commensal relationship with larger marine animals allows them to overcome this weakness. Remoras are typically found in tropical and subtropical oceans, and their presence on a host can be seen as a mutualistic relationship in which both parties benefit from one another.

Common Misspellings for REMORAS

• eemoras
• 5emoras
• 4emoras
• rwmoras
• rsmoras
• rdmoras
• rrmoras
• r4moras
• r3moras
• rekoras
• rejoras
• remiras
• remkras
• remlras
• rempras
• rem0ras
• rem9ras
• remoeas
• remodas

Etymology of REMORAS

The word "remoras" comes from the Latin word "remora", which means "delay" or "hindrance". The Latin term was derived from the verb "remorari", which translates to "to delay" or "to hinder", and is formed by combining the prefix "re-" (indicating repetition or intensification) with the verb "morari" (meaning "to delay" or "to stay"). In English, "remoras" refers to a family of fish (Echeneidae) characterized by a modified dorsal fin enabling them to attach to larger marine animals and travel with them.

Similar spelling words for REMORAS

• reimers,
• remmers,
• remorse,
• remorseful.