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The pearlfish (Carapus acus) is a slender, translucent fish belonging to the family Carapidae, found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It is notable for its commensal and sometimes parasitic relationship with holothurians (sea cucumbers), into whose cloacal cavity it enters tail-f...
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Remarkable residence inside sea cucumbers produces enduring fascination, though the relationship can be commensal rather than strictly parasitic.
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Carapus bermudensis is a species of pearlfish (family Carapidae) found in tropical waters of Bermuda, the Caribbean, and parts of the western Atlantic. These slender, eel-like fish reach up to 20 cm in length and have a remarkable symbiotic relationship with sea cucumbers, living inside the host's b...
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Sea-cucumber sheltering behavior is memorable and often highlighted, giving strong novelty value.
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