Why are clownfish unharmed when they swim among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones?
Lawson Wood has at least part of an answer The symbiosis (a word which literally means living together) between the clownfish and thr host anemones has fascinated scientists and marine biologists for generations. It is now proving equally captivating for snorkellers, divers and underwater photographers. The host anemones constitute the territory of the clownfish (sometimes known as anemone fish). And because the anemones are sedentary animals, you can – once you have discovered your anemone and your fish – be sure of finding them again on future dives. Both can be approached closely, but often the fish’s fearless, aggressive nature makes it difficult to photograph. Of the 1000 or more species of anemone found in all corners of the world, only 10 species act as hosts for clownfish. All of these anemones are found in the Indo-Pacific region, and they are host to a total of only 28 species of true clownfish. This often results in a number of different varieties being found in the same loc
