whale sucker

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Noun whale sucker has 1 sense

whale sucker, whalesucker, Remilegia australis - large blue Pacific remora that attaches to whales and dolphins
--₁ is a kind of remora, suckerfish, sucking fish
--₁ is a member of Remilegia, genus Remilegia

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Whale Sucker

Definition

A whale sucker refers to any fish species that attaches itself to the skin of whales or other large marine mammals to feed on their flesh or blood. These parasites belong to the family of small crustaceans known as whale lice.

Senses

Sense 1: A small crustacean that attaches itself to whales or other large marine mammals.

Example: The whale sucker latched onto the humpback whale, causing irritation and discomfort for the mammal.

Sense 2: A fishing lure designed to attract and catch large game fish, such as marlins or tunas.

Example: The angler used a flashy blue and silver whale sucker to entice the marlin to bite.

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