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Clown anemonefish

The symbiotic relationship between sea anemones and clown anemonefish is well known. Sea anemones have cnidocytes (stinging cells) that if touched can cause welts on your hand. These cnidocytes, however, are harmless to anemonefish.

Scientific name Amphiprion ocellaris
English name Clown anemonefish
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