Clownfish are unique in their immunity to the sting of anemones because their scales are covered by a certain secretion that prevents them from feeling the pain. That is why anemones serve as a good habitat for them; they do not feel the sting of the anemones, while anemones ward off other predators.
No, the clown fish are not hurt by the anemones they live in. However, they only live in four different types of anemones.
The only reason Clownfish don't get stung by anemones is because they have special gel on there skin that not many other fish have it prevents them from getting stung.
Yes, because when it's a Newborn baby fish ,it cover themselves with an anemone's slimy mucus coating.
the clown fish provides the sea anemone extra food and protection, while the sea anemone protects the clown fish from larger predators.
because it has a protective mucus coat
no.
The anemone will protect a clownfish, the only fish that the anemone will not sting.
The anemone will protect a clownfish, the only fish that the anemone will not sting.
They are the only species of fish that can live and not being poisoned by the stinging tentacles of the anemone.
The main and only mean of protection for clown fish is the anemone. This is the reason why clown fish spend all their lives swimming nearby anemone. They protect each other. It is called "symbiosis".
The thing that a sea anemone is mostly known for is that the only animal amune to it is the clown fish
Clown fish live together the anemone, which protects clownfish from predators. This fish is the only species that is not poisoned by the stinging tentacles of the anemone. It is a perfect symbiosis. It is the main reason why no other fish species are living around clownfish. You may take a look at my website on clownfish: http://clownfishfacts.blogspot.com
Yes, clown fish is the only known species that can live among the anemone. These are poisonous for all other fishes but clown fish, as its body is covered by a thick mucus, that is able to protect from the deadly stingy anemone's tentacles.
Clownfish live in sea anemone because they are benefited by the sea anemone. The sea anemone are also benefited by this relationship. This is called mutualism. The clownfish are the only fish in the sea that are not stung by the sea anemone's long tentacles. Clownfish eat other fish leftover from the anemone. Anemone on the other hand are benefited because they get better water circulation from the anemone swimming around.
Clownfish live in symbiosis with the Sea Anemone. The Clownfish leaves waste for the Anemone to feed on while the Anemone shelters it from predators. The most predominant adaptation a Clownfish has is its ability in immunity to Anemone stings, thusly, the mutualism.
Yes! They're quite the fearless little bastards actually. They attack anything that approaches the anemone, including divers.
Clownfish can't live without a sea anemone, just like humans can't live without plants. Clownfish are the fish that can live in sea anemones. If other fish try to go in the see anemone they'll get harmed. Sea anemones protect clownfish only.
Clownfish can't live without a sea anemone, just like humans can't live without plants. Clownfish are the fish that can live in sea anemones. If other fish try to go in the see anemone they'll get harmed. Sea anemones protect clownfish only.