ROM Adventure

A visit to the ROM with a knowledgable tour guide left me bombarded with loads of stories of the lifestyles and population journeys of several creatures. One that really stood out to me was the special relationship between the clownfish and sea anenomes.

Symbiosis describes the relationship between the clownfish and sea anemones. They are the only fish that do not get stung by the tentacles of the sea anemone. Clownfish have a slimy mucus covering that protects them from the sea anemone. The clownfish and the sea anemone help each other survive in the ocean. The clownfish, while being provided with food, cleans away fish and algae leftovers from the anemone. Also, the sea anemones are given better water circulation because the clownfish fan their fins while swimming.