pilotfish

pilotfish
/puy"leuht fish'/, n., pl. (esp. collectively) pilotfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) pilotfishes.
1. a small, marine fish, Naucrates ductor, often swimming with sharks.
2. any of various other fishes having similar habits.
[1625-35; PILOT + FISH]

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