Amphiprion ocellaris (anemonefish) in a host anemone (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Amphiprion ocellaris (anemonefish) in a host anemone

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A new study reveals that anemonefish display aggressive behavior against other fish with vertical white bar patterns to avoid them from inhabiting their territory—the sea anemone

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Kina Hayashi from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

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