Clown fish, also known as Anemonefish, have a reciprocal relationship with sea anemones. The sea anemone protects the Clown fish from predators, as well as providing food from scraps left from the anemone’s meals. In return, the Clown fish defends the Anemone from its predators and parasites. The anemone also picks up nutrients from the Clown fish’s poop and provides a safe nesting site for its eggs. (Remember Finding Nemo?)
I found this little guy happily swimming in and out of his anemone. He was one of many of the marine life I witnessed during a snorkeling trip around the Gili Islands in Indonesia.
Have you ever seen a clown fish in the wild? Have you snorkeled scubaed in Indonesia? Share your experiences with us!
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