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  • A pair of Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, cavort among the tentacles of their host sea anemone. In a perfect example of symbiosis, the anemonefish aquire immunity to their host's stinging tentacles, which are lethal to most other fish. The anemonefish enjoy safe shelter among the tentacles, and reciprocate by defending their host from other predators. Wakatobi Marine Reserve, Tukang Besi Archipelago, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. filename: clown94
    clown94.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggles among the tentacles of its host sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish is immune to the tentacles' sting, allowing it to hide from predatory fish that avoid the tentacles. The anemone also benefits, as the anemonefish will fiercely defend its host. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown23CP.tif
  • A family of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggle among the venomous tentacles of their host, a Magnifiecnt Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish develop an immunity to the tentacles, whose sting would prove fatal for many other fish.  North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    Clownfish Family 20x30
  • A Skunk Anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, peers from the shelter of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  The anemonefish is immune to the tentacles' sting, allowing it to hide from predatory fish that avoid the tentacles. The anemone also benefits, as the anemonefish will fiercely defend its host. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown81CP.tif
  • Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica, close-up of mouth, surrounded by tentacles.  Although the tentacles are equipped with stinging cells that are lethal to many fish, most humans find the sting unnoticable, except in particularly sensitive areas. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    anem1CP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, peers from among the tentacles of its host sea anemone. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea. filename: clown19
    clown19.tif
  • Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion polymnus, snuggling among the tentacles of its sea anemone host.  Ko Tao, Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Pacific Ocean
    clown103CP.tif
  • A Pink Anemonefish, Amphiprion perideraion, peers from among the tentacles of its host anemone. Pulau Ruang, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown156CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, hovers among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Most fish would be stung, paralyzed and eaten by the anemone, but the anemonefish develops immunity at an early age. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    clown20CP.tif
  • A trio of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, cavort among the tentacles of their host sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    clown15CP.tif
  • This tiny Swimmer Crab, Portunnas sp., lives among the stinging tentacles of a large jellyfish, where it is relatively safe from predators while drifting in open water. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    crabjelly5cropCP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggles among the tentacles of its host sea anemone.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown7CP.tif
  • A Spine-Cheek Anemonefish, Premnas biaculeatus, peeks out from among tentacles of its host sea anemone. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    clown40CPIX.tif
  • A Skunk Anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, peers from the shelter of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  Andaman Sea
    clown90CP.tif
  • In a perfect example of symbiosis, a Western Skunk Anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, snuggles among tentacles of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The fish is immune to the tentacles' sting which would kill most other fish, a situation that provides safe shelter for the Anemonefish. In return, the Anemonefish fiercely protects its host from any perceived threats. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown83CP.tif
  • Nemo and Family: A family of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggle among the venomous tentacles of their host, a Magnifiecnt Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish develop an immunity to the tentacles, whose sting would prove fatal for many other fish.  North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown154CP.tif
  • A pair of Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, snuggle among tentacles of their host anemone. Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120628_philippines_0043.tif
  • Orange-fin Anemonefish, Amphiprion chrysopterus, snuggling among tentacles of its host anemome. Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20130810_Cenderawasih_0037.tif
  • A juvenile Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, peers from among the tentacles of its host anemone. The white vertical bar across the gill covers will fade away as it reaches maturity. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown60CP.tif
  • This Porcelain Crab, Neopetrolisthes maculata, is tucked safely among the tentacles of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    crab15CP.tif
  • This Golden Phestilla nudibranch, Phestilla melanobrachia, mimics the stinging tentacles of its prey, Orange Cup Coral, Tubastrea faulkneri. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
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  • This tiny commensal shrimp, Periclimenes sarasvati, lives among the tentacles of an adhesive sea anemone, Cryptodendrum adhesivum
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  • A Golden Wentletrap Snail, Epitonium billeeanum, has inserted its proboscis into its favorite prey, a colony of Orange Cup Coral, Tubastraea sp. Soon after consuming each coral polyp, the snail deposits sticky, yellowish eggs in the empty coral skeleton.  The eggs bear a close resemblence to the stinging tentacles of the coral, an adaptation probably designed to discourage predators from eating the eggs.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    snail9.tif
  • These tiny, nearly transparent shrimp, Vir philippinensis, are found exclusively among the tentacles of Bubble Coral, Plerogyra sinuosa. Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR16shrimp95LM.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, cavorts among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor, accented by a backdrop of colorful soft coral.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown131CP.tif
  • A female Tomato Anemonefish, Amphiprion frenatus, snuggles among tentacles of its host sea anemone. Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120622_philippines_0126.tif
  • A pair of Spinecheek Anemonefish, Premnas biaculeatus, snuggle among tentacles of their host, a Bulb-tipped Anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India, Indian Ocean
    20100301_Andamans_0020.tif
  • A pair of Orangefin Anemonefish, Amphiprion chrysopterus, snuggle among tentacles of their host anemone. Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    Clark's Anemonefish Pair 12 X 18
  • These tiny, nearly transparent shrimp, Vir philippinensis, are found exclusively among the tentacles of Bubble Coral, Plerogyra sinuosa. Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR16shrimp95LM.tif
  • These tiny, nearly transparent shrimp, Vir philippinensis, are found exclusively among the tentacles of Bubble Coral, Plerogyra sinuosa. Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR16shrimp95LM.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone, under the branches of a soft coral colony.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown134CP.tif
  • The same species as animated film star "Nemo", a Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone.  Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    clown41CPIX.tif