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ˈpi·lot fish N ZOOL

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This jack can be distinguished from the pilot fish by the presence of a first dorsal fin. en.wikipedia.org

An alternative etymology is that pilot fish were once, erroneously, thought to be piloting sharks to food, or even (as legends have it) piloting ships, whales and swimmers to safety. en.wikipedia.org

The pilot fish can grow up to 6070 cm in length. en.wikipedia.org

The pilot fish is harmless to human beings and is said to taste good, but it is rarely available due to its erratic behavior when caught. en.wikipedia.org

The pilot fish's relationship with sharks is a mutualist one; the pilot fish gains protection from predators, while the shark gains freedom from parasites. en.wikipedia.org

This consultant pilot fish is called in by a new client -- a banquet hall -- to troubleshoot the wireless network after a lighting storm. www.computerworld.com

The mechanics worry about the vehicle like pilot fish off a whale. www.vogue.co.uk

And by swimming in the shark's wake, the pilot fish reduce the drag of water on their own body, so they can travel with less effort. phys.org

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