There are only select pairs of anemone and clownfish which are compatible. Together, they are obligatory symbionts, which means that each species is highly dependent on the other for survival. Symbiosis between the two species is achieved in a variety of ways including a mutual protection from predators, an exchange of nutrients, and the clown fish’s tolerance of anemone nematocysts.
It’s not often you come across a closed-up anemone during the day. This lovely purple footed anemone was in an ideal location while diving on this reef in Kimbe Bay, New Britian - Papua New Guinea.
There are only select pairs of anemone and clownfish which are compatible. Together, they are obligatory symbionts, which means that each species is highly dependent on the other for survival. Symbiosis between the two species is achieved in a variety of ways including a mutual protection from predators, an exchange of nutrients, and the clown fish’s tolerance of anemone nematocysts.
It’s not often you come across a closed-up anemone during the day. This lovely purple footed anemone was in an ideal location while diving on this reef in Kimbe Bay, New Britian - Papua New Guinea.
