In turn, the anemone provides theclownfishwith shelter.
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Theclownfishcan also defend the anemone against some reef fishes which could eat the tentacles such as butterflyfishes.
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The presence of theclownfishcan be interpreted as a lure to attract potential anemone's preys close to the tentacles.
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It is also known as the bridledclownfish, redclownfish, or tomato anemonefish.
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Inclownfish, smaller fish are male, and the dominant and largest fish in a group becomes female.
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Other suitable tankmates include fish such as cardinalfish, largeclownfish, lionfish, eels.
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Theclownfishbenefits by having a protected home territory.
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It was built to look like aclownfish.
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Animal species found include manta rays, lionfish, sea turtles,clownfish, and sharks.
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The associative relationship that binds theclownfishand the sea anemone is called mutualism.
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The territorial fish protects the anemone from anemone-eating fish, and in turn the stinging tentacles of the anemone protect theclownfishfrom its predators.
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They are guarded by fiercely territorialclownfish, who are also immune to the anemone toxins.
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The anemone also picks up nutrients from the clownfish's excrement, and functions as a safe nest site.
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In return, theclownfishdefends the anemone from its predators, and parasites.
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The cinnamonclownfishis a dark red to orange with a mahogany saddle on its back.
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