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Safe Accommodation for Saddleback Clownfish
The video shows how the family of saddleback clownfish found a safe home in the tentacles of a carpeted anemone. The clownfish keep the anemone clean while being immune to its poison. The female is the boss and lays eggs, while the male works tirelessly to prove his worth.
Anemone as Home
- The family of saddleback clownfish have found an excellent home in the tentacles of a carpeted anemone.
- The clownfish are immune to the poison of the anemone, which allows them to shelter from danger.
- In return, they keep the anemone clean of debris.
Female as Boss
- The big female rules over the family with her white face marking her out as boss.
- The diminutive male has to prove his worth by removing debris and generally keeping on top of housework.
Finding a Safe Place for Eggs
- His greatest challenge is finding a safe place where the boss can lay her eggs.
- A nearby shell could be a solution but it's too heavy and has a mind of its own.
- Twice daily tidal currents bring new opportunities such as old plastic bottles or coconut shells that could serve as nurseries for eggs.
Moving Shell into Protection
- A coconut shell looks just right but it's far from home and he can't move it by himself.
- So, they work together to move it closer to their home in the protection of the anemone.
- The female lays a safe nursery at last, and the male fertilizes them.
Tending to Eggs
- The male meticulously tends to the eggs, keeping them clean and healthy until they hatch in 10 days' time.
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