Amphiprion ocellaris (anemonefish) in a host anemone

A new study reveals that anemonefish display aggressive behavior against other fish with vertical white bar patterns to avoid them from inhabiting their territory—the sea anemone.

A new study reveals that anemonefish display aggressive behavior against other fish with vertical white bar patterns to avoid them from inhabiting their territory—the sea anemone.

 

A new study reveals that anemonefish display aggressive behavior against other fish with vertical white bar patterns to avoid them from inhabiting their territory—the sea anemone.

 

Date:
12 October 2022
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Credit: Kina Hayashi from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Credit: Kina Hayashi from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
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