An example of mutual symbiosis is the relationship between the ocellaris clownfish that dwell among the tentacles of Ritteri sea anemones. The territorial fish protects the anemone from anemone-eating fish, and in turn the stinging tentacles of the anemone protect the clownfish from its predators. A special mucus on the clownfish protects it from the stinging tentacles. COUNT 3
QSN1 What lives with Ritteri sea anemones? ANS1 ocellaris clownfish QSN2 What prevents the clownfish from being stung? ANS2 A special mucus QSN3 What type of relationship do the clownfish and anemone have? ANS3 mutual symbiosis