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Symbiotic Relationship Collection (page 13)

In the vast ocean, a Dugong gracefully glides through the water, its massive body nourished by a seagrass meadow

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Two Sharknose Gobies clean a Red Hind

Two Sharknose Gobies clean a Red Hind, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Sarasvati anemone shrimp, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sarasvati anemone shrimp, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Bunaken National Patk, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: The rare Colemans coral shrimp, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The rare Colemans coral shrimp, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
The rare Colemans coral shrimp (Vir colemani), Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: An oceanic blacktip shark with remora, South Africa

An oceanic blacktip shark with remora, South Africa
An oceanic blacktip shark swims by with remora in tow, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Brontotherium wander the lush late Eocene landscape

Brontotherium wander the lush late Eocene landscape
Brontotherium wander the lush Late Eocene landscape of South Dakota 35 million years ago. Modern rhinoceroses have a symbiotic relationship with birds (variously known as oxpeckers or tick birds)

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A diverse array of invertebrates cover a healthy reef in Indonesia

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat

A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A coral colony fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it

A coral colony fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A coral colony (Galaxea sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A blue starfish clings to a barrel sponge in Indonesia

A blue starfish clings to a barrel sponge in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to barrel sponge in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A soft coral colony grows on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait

A soft coral colony grows on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Yutyrannus huali is a feathered tyrannosauroid from the Early Cretacous of China

Yutyrannus huali is a feathered tyrannosauroid from the Early Cretacous of China

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Mutualistic relationship between Dacentrurus armatus and Draconyx loureiroi

Mutualistic relationship between Dacentrurus armatus and Draconyx loureiroi, portuguese Tithonian age (Late Jurassic)

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) on the coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) on the coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean

Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Blackfinned Anemonefish or Maldives Anemonefish -Amphiprion nigripes-, clownfish, Noonu Atoll

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Aphids -Aphidoidea- being milked by an Ant -Formidicae-, beneficial insects and pests, macro shot

Aphids -Aphidoidea- being milked by an Ant -Formidicae-, beneficial insects and pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Red Sea Clownfish or Two-banded Anemonefish -Amphiprion bicinctus- in a Haddons Carpet Anemone

Red Sea Clownfish or Two-banded Anemonefish -Amphiprion bicinctus- in a Haddons Carpet Anemone -Stichodactyla haddoni-, Red Sea, Egypt

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Gray lichen on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Gray lichen on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Caloplaca lichen -Caloplaca- on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Giraffe -Giraffa camelopardalis- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus erythrorhynchus- on its head

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: An Oxpecker on a warthogs snout, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

An Oxpecker on a warthogs snout, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: An Oxpecker near an Impalas eye, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

An Oxpecker near an Impalas eye, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Wasp, garden insects, native plants garden, Los Angeles, CA

Wasp, garden insects, native plants garden, Los Angeles, CA

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Howe Brook, Baxter State Park, ME The leaf of a Bigtooth Aspen, populus grandidentata

Howe Brook, Baxter State Park, ME The leaf of a Bigtooth Aspen, populus grandidentata
Howe Brook, Baxter State Park, ME. The leaf of a Bigtooth Aspen, populus grandidentata, on lichen and granite

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Ahhhh, Asters

Ahhhh, Asters
A flowering aster with a bee on it

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Cow and crane, who share a simbiotic relationship, Talpe, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cow and crane, who share a simbiotic relationship, Talpe, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clownfish

Clownfish
False clown fish in sea anemone, close up, underwater view

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clown Fish Portrait

Clown Fish Portrait
Clown fish hiding in an anemone

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Bull-thorn acacia ants (Pseudomyrmex ferrugineus) on acacia plant

Bull-thorn acacia ants (Pseudomyrmex ferrugineus) on acacia plant

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) beneficial to soil, close-up

Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) beneficial to soil, close-up

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A bumble bee gathering pollen from pink echinacea flower, close-up

A bumble bee gathering pollen from pink echinacea flower, close-up

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park, head of a Rothschilds giraffe

Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park, head of a Rothschilds giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) with oxpeckers perching on the neck, side view

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Honey Bee (Apis) perching on Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax) flower

Honey Bee (Apis) perching on Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax) flower

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park, Linkwasha, Oxpecker perched on nose of Cape Buffalo

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clownfish (Amphiprion sp. ) swimming through sea anemone

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Sea anemone attached to shell of hermit crab

Sea anemone attached to shell of hermit crab

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) with birds and leaves on its back

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Bumble bee on sunflower flower head

Bumble bee on sunflower flower head

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clown Fish (Amphiprion sp. ) poking head out from Sea Anemone (Actinaria)

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Amphipiron, Clownfish, mucus-covered gold body with distinctive white stripe

Amphipiron, Clownfish, mucus-covered gold body with distinctive white stripe, hard mouth for nibbling algae, large eyes, side fins for steering and changing direction, swimming amongst sea anemones

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Ants tending aphids on a plant stem C014 / 0969

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)

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Lichen, SEM C014 / 4736

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Ocellaris anemonefish

Ocellaris anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) hidden in a sea anemone. Anemonefish, also called clownfish, live in association with sea anemones. Both partners benefit in a mutualistic association



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In the vast ocean, a Dugong gracefully glides through the water, its massive body nourished by a seagrass meadow. This gentle giant relies on the symbiotic relationship it shares with Halophila stipulacea to sustain its life. Meanwhile, in prehistoric times, an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly approaches the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur. With meticulous care, it cleans away remnants of food from between the sharp teeth of this mighty predator. A remarkable example of mutualism in ancient ecosystems. On sandy shores, intricate patterns emerge as Mint-sauce worms wriggle beneath the surface. These tiny creatures create trails that serve as shelter for other organisms and contribute to beach stability—a harmonious partnership between nature and these fascinating worms. Beneath turquoise waters, a Western clownfish seeks refuge within the tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone. In return for protection against predators, this vibrant fish provides nutrients to its host—an extraordinary case of mutual dependence. In Mexican seas, a Giant manta ray majestically soars above coral reefs while Remoras cling onto both wings. These small hitchhikers enjoy free transportation and access to leftover meals provided by their gracious host—the epitome of commensalism in marine environments. Far off on Tenerife's coastlines lie Ocean sunfish swimming alongside Pilot fish—two species united by mutual benefit. The sunfish offers protection from potential threats while enjoying parasite removal services provided by its loyal companions. Within coral reefs dwells another helpful creature—the Bluestreak cleaner wrasse diligently cleaning among sharp teeth belonging to various reef inhabitants. Its bravery ensures not only dental hygiene but also sustenance for itself—a classic example of mutualistic behavior underwater. Back in ocean depths where darkness reigns supreme resides another symbiotic duo—the Dugong and juvenile Golden trevally swim side by side.