Symbiosis Collection (page 8)

A diverse array of invertebrates cover a healthy reef in Indonesia. This region is home to more marine species than anywhere else on Earth

A pair of Thecacera nudibranch mating on the seafloor
A pair of rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) mate on the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Blackfinned Anemonefish or Maldives Anemonefish -Amphiprion nigripes-, clownfish, Noonu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Zebra -Equus quagga- with Oxpecker -Buphagus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Gray lichen on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Caloplaca lichen -Caloplaca- on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Giraffe -Giraffa camelopardalis- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus erythrorhynchus- on its head, Kruger National Park, South Africa

African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus erythrorhynchus-, on its head, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Anemone Hermit Crab with anemones (Calliactis polypus) on shell for camouflage and protection Date:

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Red-billed Oxpeckers feeding on Giraffe Kruger National Park, South Africa

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and reindeer lichen in the pitch pine forest at the North of Highland Campground near Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts

Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) Pantanal. Largest contiguous wetland system in the world
Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris). Pantanal, largest contiguous wetland system in the world. Mato Grosso do Sul Province, Brazil

Pink Anemonefish

Pink Anemonefish and Anemone

Orange-fin Anemonefish in Beaded Sea Anemone

Barrier reef anenomefis (Amphiprion akindynos) in tentacles of host anemone in symbiosis, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) with yellow-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) clinging to its flanks, Parc de la Lekedi, Haut-Ogooue, Gabon, Africa

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) with redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Kruger Park, South Africa, Africa

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Coral Grouper - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). Example of symbiosis / symbiotic relationship. (Cephalopholis miniata) Date:

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Cleaner Shrimp - cleaning fish Date:

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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Date:

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Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) Date:

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Red-billed Oxpecker (Aepyceros melampus) Date:

Lichen covered rock in water, Norrfallsvikens Nature Reserve, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) fruiting body, with raindrop resting in cup and lensing interior, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) close-up of fruiting body, growing on heathland, Bostall Heath, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, September

Pile of lichen covered rocks, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Lichen covered rock in boreal forest, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) fruiting bodies, with raindrops resting in cups and lensing interior, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) cleaning shared hole
Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) cleaning shared hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Worker Honey Bee feeding on flower, cross section model showing internal organs

A clownfish (Amphirion sp. ) in a sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)
A clownfish (Amphirion sp.) in a sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Clinid Fish swimming amongst Sea Anemones

Africa, Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park, Linkwasha, Oxpecker perched on nose of Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) drinking from waterhole, close up

Africa, Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) with birds and leaves on its back, standing at bottom of slope, side view

Clownfish (Amphiprion sp. ) swimming near sea anemone
Clownfish (Amphiprion sp.) swimming near sea anemone

Clown Fish (Amphiprion sp. ) poking head out from Sea Anemone (Actinaria)
Clown Fish (Amphiprion sp.) poking head out from Sea Anemone (Actinaria)

Dog lichen ( Peltigera membranacea ) C017 / 7027
The foliose lichen, Peltigera membranacea (a so-called Dog lichen" ), growing on moss-covered rock in Western Scotland

Coloured SEM of a Garden ant carrying a Rose aphid
Ant carrying an aphid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Garden ant Lasius niger with a Rose aphid nymph held in its mouthparts

Garden ant carrying a rose aphid, SEM
Ant carrying an aphid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a garden ant (Lasius niger) with a rose aphid nymph (Macrosiphum rosae) held in its mouthparts

Cup lichen (Cladonia sp. )
Cup lichen (Cladonia sp.) growing on a stone. Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another. Photographed in the UK

Lichen, SEM C015 / 5082
Lichen, coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

Pine cone on lichen. Close-up of a cone from a pine (Pinus sp.) tree on reindeer lichen (Cladonia portentosa). Photographed in the UK

Ants tending aphids on a plant stem C014 / 0969
Ants tending aphids (white) on a plant stem. Many ants, live on a diet of honeydew excreted by aphids (superfamily Aphidoidea)

Arctic rocks and lichen (orange and grey). Lichens are formed from a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga. The alga is contained within the fungus

Ciliate protozoan, light micrograph C014 / 4676
Ciliate protozoan. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a ciliate protozoan, showing the symbiotic green algae (Zoochlorellae, green) contained in vacuoles within

Lichen, SEM C014 / 4736
Lichen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a lichen. Lichens are the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga

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"Symbiosis: Nature's Harmonious Dance of Life" Twoband anemonefish and their sea anemone homes form a perfect partnership, providing protection and food for each other in the vibrant coral reefs. Fly agaric fungi and trees engage in a fascinating symbiotic relationship, as the fungi help nourish the tree roots while receiving nutrients from them in return. Manta Rays gracefully glide through the Pacific Ocean with remora fish attached to their bodies, benefiting from cleaner fish removing parasites while offering transportation to these hitchhikers. As dawn breaks over Richmond Park, a majestic deer basks in the warm glow of sunlight, showcasing nature's symbiotic connection between animals and their environment. Spine-cheek Anemonefish find refuge within Sea Anemones' tentacles while providing them with food scraps—a beautiful example of mutualism found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters. Cup lichen thrives on rocks like Cladonia floerkeana, forming a mutually beneficial alliance where lichen provides shelter for algae that produce energy through photosynthesis. Lichen species Teloschistes chrysophthalmus demonstrates its resilience by surviving harsh conditions through its unique symbiosis between fungi and algae—an extraordinary collaboration. False clown anemonefish finds solace amidst colorful sea anemones, gaining protection from predators while bringing tidbits of food back to their hosts—truly harmonious teamwork. Giant manta rays soar majestically overhead as they navigate Mexican waters; these gentle giants offer sanctuary to smaller marine creatures seeking safety beneath their vast wingspan. Black rhinoceroses roam African landscapes embodying interconnectedness with plants—they disperse seeds allowing new life to flourish—a testament to nature's intricate web of relationships. Customers indulge in relaxation at a fish spa where doctor fish provide foot massages—an unconventional symbiotic bond between humans and these tiny aquatic therapists.