Summary:
- Young manta rays are known to carry their own portable ecosystems, hosting a variety of small organisms on their backs and fins.
- These small creatures, such as remoras, shrimp, and even small fish, use the manta rays as a mobile home, finding shelter and food on the rays' bodies.
- The symbiotic relationship between the manta rays and their "passengers" is beneficial for both, as the rays get cleansed of parasites while the smaller creatures find a safe place to live.