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Remora vs Remorid - What's the difference?

remora | remorid |

As a proper noun remora

is .

As a noun remorid is

(zoology) any member of the family remora , the suckerfishes.

remora

English

(wikipedia remora)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Any of various elongate brown fish from the family Echeneidae, whose dorsal fin is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.
  • (obsolete) delay; obstacle; hindrance
  • (Milton)
  • An old surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.
  • (Dunglison)

    Synonyms

    * (fish in Echeneidae) suckerfish, sharksucker

    Anagrams

    * ----

    remorid

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (zoology) Any member of the family Remora , the suckerfishes.