Friday, August 7, 2015

21. Mutualism

      
  The relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone is an example of mutualism. A mutual relationship is one of three symbiotic relationships in which two organisms of different species work together to benefit both parties. The example of the clownfish and seas anemone is one such relationship. The clownfish is the only fish able to survive the sting of the poisonous sea anemone’s tentacles. The sea anemone allows the fish to make its home in it, and in return, the clownfish will clean, provide nutrients through waste, and scare away predatory fish for the anemone.
 

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