A breeding pair of clownfish in the wild sheltered by a sea anemone. (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

A breeding pair of clownfish in the wild sheltered by a sea anemone.

Caption

A breeding pair of clownfish in the wild sheltered by a sea anemone. In this mutualistic relationship, the clownfish provides food to the sea anemone and the anemone provides protection for the clownfish.

Credit

Dr. Manon Mercader

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