Why do clownfish live in anemones?
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Answer: Mutual protection partnership
Mutual protection partnership ✓ — Correct! It's a symbiotic relationship. Clownfish have a special mucus that protects them from stings. The anemone protects clownfish from predators, while clownfish chase away anemone-eating fish and provide nutrients!
Anemones keep water clean — Wrong. Anemones don't filter or clean water. The relationship is about mutual defense—the anemone's stinging tentacles protect the clownfish.
Clownfish can't swim far — Wrong. Clownfish can swim normally. They choose to live in anemones because the stinging tentacles provide excellent protection from predators.