clownfishes
Orange reef swimmers
Clownfishes are small, brightly colored tropical fish known for their orange bodies with white bands outlined in black.
They live among sea anemone tentacles in a symbiotic relationship—the fish gains protection while the anemone benefits from the fish's movements and waste.
The 2003 animated film *Finding Nemo* made clownfish globally recognizable.
Also called anemonefish.
Tentacled polyp or bloom
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- damselfishSmall vibrant reef-dwelling species
- hostOne receiving guests
tentacles · immunity · stinging cells · nematocysts · coral · tropical · Indo-Pacific · clutch
- Finding NemoLocating a clownfish
- MarlinProper name, various uses
- PixarDigital animation studio
- stripesParallel linear markings
animated film · Disney · pet trade · recognizable · iconic · children · merchandise · plush toy
Vessel for ocean life
- reef tankAquarium mimicking coral ecosystems
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- salinityDissolved mineral concentration
quarantine · acclimation · feeding · pellets · breeding pair · hatchery · aquaculture · compatibility
anemone
Tentacled polyp or bloom
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- damselfishSmall vibrant reef-dwelling species
host · tentacles · immunity · stinging cells · nematocysts · coral · tropical · Indo-Pacific · clutch · larvae
Nemo
- Finding NemoLocating a clownfish
- MarlinProper name, various uses
- PixarDigital animation studio
stripes · animated film · Disney · pet trade · recognizable · iconic · children · merchandise · plush toy · Great Barrier Reef
saltwater tank
Vessel for ocean life
- reef tankAquarium mimicking coral ecosystems
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
salinity · quarantine · acclimation · feeding · pellets · breeding pair · hatchery · aquaculture · compatibility
saddleback
Dip between two peaks
- snowflakeFeathery ice crystal
- black iceInvisible frozen road surface
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
platinum · morphs · selective breeding · frostbite · longfin
clownfisheslionfish
Venomous striped reef fish
piranhas · predatory fish · barracuda · moray eels · sharks