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A view of the clownfish (genus Amphiprion) and sea anemones - one of the most vivid examples of mutual dependence in marine ecosystems in Anemone City, Red Sea, Egypt on July 13, 2025. Clownfish take refuge among the sea anemone's venomous tentacles, gaining protection from predators, while also benefiting from feeding opportunities around the anemone. Anemone City, one of the most popular diving spots in the Red Sea, is renowned for its rich diversity of sea anemones. This area, densely inhabited by clownfish, offers a unique experience for divers and underwater photographers alike. The clownfish's body is covered with a special mucus layer that protects it from the anemone's stinging cells. This obligatory symbiosis benefits both organisms: the clownfish drops food particles that nourish the anemone, while also defending it from predators like butterflyfish. (Photo by Tahsin Ceylan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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