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probablyblocked t1_it5us8u wrote
Nothing like being eaten by your exfoliator
SunCloud-777 t1_it603bc wrote
true. shark skin is abrasive and coarse, like sand paper (not the fine grit ones). no wonder other fish use this predator to scrape off their ectoparasites. the fish help each other out.
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KillingItWithFire t1_it5unxz wrote
Just wanted to say that the shark in the picture looks so dam happy and cute.
Incognito_Placebo t1_it5vd50 wrote
I love sharks. I don’t care what anybody says, I think they’re magnificent, beautiful creatures.
bakinpants t1_it5w8ya wrote
Are you several parasite afflicted fish and not a guy?
ETA:. I am four eels
Incognito_Placebo t1_it5yaht wrote
Who wants to know??? What have you heard? I swear it’s a dirty rumor!!!
I got rid of all my parasites…. I swear!
bakinpants t1_it5yoxj wrote
Did you make my daughter cry?!
Embarrassed-Pea9267 t1_it5qwq8 wrote
Interesting report.
Thanks for posting
Junior-Accident2847 t1_it643jv wrote
Why would they use sharks, sharks are smooth
user_279-2 t1_it6m4ga wrote
Smooth. Just like your brain.
Pretzalcoatlus t1_it64up6 wrote
From all directions and at all times
SRM_Thornfoot t1_it6sgx4 wrote
Sharks, the Loofah of the sea.
louisxx2142 t1_it6zsgh wrote
Does this have a negative impact on sharks by transferring parasites to them?
The_Bogan_Blacksmith t1_it6tdzr wrote
Given their skin texture I totally understand
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Psychological-Sale64 t1_it68ubd wrote
Should have same surface on subs.
Pika256 t1_it6l0r7 wrote
Camouflage as an actual school of fish.
Psychological-Sale64 t1_itrmndw wrote
No for a thin layer of turbulence which acts as a lubricant to rest of water.
WashingtonPass OP t1_it5hsvj wrote
The open ocean is a good place for parasites, fish don't have arms to remove them and swim far from anything fixed like a coral reef that can be used as a comb.
A team of researchers has found that fish like to rub against sharks to scratch themselves and remove irritants including parasites. They prefer sharks to other fish for this purpose. Shark skin is rough, made up of tiny tooth like structures, and was used as sand paper in prehistoric times.