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The sea anemone benefits from the products of the algae's photosynthesis, namely oxygen and food in the form of glycerol, glucose and alanine; the algae in turn are assured a reliable exposure to sunlight and protection from micro-feeders, which the sea anemones actively maintain. The algae also benefit by being protected by the sea anemone's ...
A number of sea anemone species are commensal with other organisms. Certain crabs and hermit crabs seek out sea anemones and place them on their shells for protection, and fish, shrimps and crabs live among the anemone's tentacles, gaining protection by being in close proximity to the stinging cells.
Over time, however, there appears to be a down-regulation of metabolism and a reduced growth rate for fish associated with bleached anemones. These effects may stem from reduced food availability (e.g. anemone waste products, symbiotic algae) for the anemonefish. [11] Several theories are given about how they can survive the sea anemone venom:
The relationship between anemonefish and their host sea anemones is not random and instead is highly nested in structure. [9] A. akindynos is a generalist, being hosted by the following 6 out of the 10 host anemones: [4] [2] [9] Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone; Heteractis aurora beaded sea anemone; Heteractis crispa Sebae anemone
The relationship between anemonefish and their host sea anemones is not random and instead is highly nested in structure. [8] A. melanopus is a generalist, being usually hosted by 1 anemone, but also hosted by 2 other anemones. It is hosted by the following 3 out of the 10 host anemones: [2] [9] [8]
Clark's anemonefish is the least host specific anemonefish, living in association with all ten species of sea anemones that host anemonefish: Cryptodendrum adhaesivum; Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone; Heteractis aurora beaded sea anemone; Heteractis crispa Sebae anemone; Heteractis magnifica magnificent sea anemone; Heteractis malu ...
Sea anemone are protection for the fish and their nests. This is because when A. ocellaris are in the open waters, they have a higher risk of predation. It is postulated that the fanning behavior of the fish and removal of parasites promotes the health of sea anemones which contain A. ocellaris fish. In addition, the anemone provides protection ...
The relationship between anemonefish and their host sea anemones is not random and instead is highly nested in structure. [5] A. barberi is specialised, being hosted by only 2 out of the 6 host anemones found in the region. A. barberi is hosted by the following species of anemone: [1] Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone