Why do clownfish live in anemones?
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Answer: They protect each other from danger
They protect each other from danger ✓ — 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!
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.
Anemones keep the water clean — Wrong. Anemones don't filter or clean water. The relationship is about mutual defense—the anemone's stinging tentacles protect the clownfish.
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