But, in reality, clownfish are quite protective of their anemone homes, actively guarding them against intruders. Interestingly, while they can also coexist peacefully with other species ...

Nemo—a clownfish of the species Amphiprion percula—introduced millions of children around the world to a wondrous tropical ecosystem: the coral reef and its denizens. Clownfish get their name ...

Anemones associate with many fish species, but they are particularly close with one group. Clownfish, also known as anemonefish, are immune to anemone stings, though scientists aren't exactly sure how ...

Clownfish and sea anemones are one of the most well-known examples of mutualism. Both animal species provide a myriad of benefits to each other. Ultimately, clownfish live in sea anemones because ...

There are more than 1,000 sea anemone species found throughout the world ... They form another, more famous symbiotic alliance with clownfish, which are protected by a mucus layer that makes ...

The Center has petitioned the U.S. government to ban imports of 20 coral species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Clownfish and damselfish are also hit hard by the aquarium trade. Some studies ...