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Symbiotic Relationship Collection (page 5)

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Pair of Clown Anemonefish, Indonesia

Pair of Clown Anemonefish, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Whale Shark off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Whale Shark off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
Mexichromis multitubeculata sea slug nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Colorful gorgonians grow in off Turneffe Atoll in Belize

Colorful gorgonians grow in off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Orange blenny peeking out of a tube, Komodo, Indonesia

Orange blenny peeking out of a tube, Komodo, Indonesia
Smiling orange blenny peeking out of a tube, Komodo, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Manado, Indonesia

A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Manado, Indonesia
A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Sunrays shining on an oceanic blacktip shark with remora

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

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Oceanic blacktip sharks in a cloud of silver fish, Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Oceanic blacktip sharks in a cloud of silver fish, Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
A pair of oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow pass each other by in a cloud of silvery fish, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A pair of Colemans shrimp live among the venomous spines of a fire urchin

A pair of Colemans shrimp live among the venomous spines of a fire urchin
A pair of Colemans shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) live among the venomous spines of a fire urchin in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Isopod feeding on a Creolefish

Isopod feeding on a Creolefish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Delicate reef-building corals in Alor, Indonesia

Delicate reef-building corals in Alor, Indonesia
Delicate reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Spotted porcelain crab in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Indonesia

Spotted porcelain crab in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Indonesia
Spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A beautiful starfish lays on a thriving reef in Indonesia

A beautiful starfish lays on a thriving reef in Indonesia
A beautiful starfish (Linckia laevigata) lays on a thriving reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
A pair of oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow pass each other by, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Detail of a sea star on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Detail of a sea star on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Spotted cleaner shrimp on pink tipped anemone in Curacao

Spotted cleaner shrimp on pink tipped anemone in Curacao

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Anemonefish in an anemone, Australia

Anemonefish in an anemone, Australia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Popcorn Shrmp on an anenome on a Fijian Reef

Popcorn Shrmp on an anenome on a Fijian Reef
Popcorn shrmp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) on an anenome on a Fijian Reef

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Hermit Crab on a large elephant ear sponge

Hermit Crab on a large elephant ear sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A colorful crinoid clings to a reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia

A colorful crinoid clings to a reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia
A colorful crinoid clings to a shallow reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clingfish on crinoid, Australia

Clingfish on crinoid, Australia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Cinnamon Clownfish in its host anemone

Cinnamon Clownfish in its host anemone
Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) in its host anemone

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia

Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia
Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia

A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly

Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly, and a bagan and sunrays in the background, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Sand Tiger Shark with remoras off coast of North Carolina

Sand Tiger Shark with remoras off coast of North Carolina
Sand Tiger Shark with remoras in mid-water off coast of North Carolina

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface

Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface
Pair of whale sharks with remora in tow, coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi

Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi
Spotted cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) in beige bubble coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on a table coral

A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on a table coral
A crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeds on a table coral on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Clown anemonefish in anemone, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Clown anemonefish in anemone, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Female great white with remora, Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Female great white with remora, Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Blue-eyed hermit crab, West Palm Beach, Florida

Blue-eyed hermit crab, West Palm Beach, Florida

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A colorful crinoid clings to a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat

A colorful crinoid clings to a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Anemone shrimp on its host, Papua New Guinea

Anemone shrimp on its host, Papua New Guinea

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Anemone hermit crab perched on coral outcrop

Anemone hermit crab perched on coral outcrop
Anemone hermit crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) perched on coral outcrop, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Very small anemone growth is visible on shell above eye

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Detail of coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia

Detail of coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of coral polyps (Diploastrea sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Transparent white shrimp on red and white anemone, Bali, Indonesia

Transparent white shrimp on red and white anemone, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Whale shark swimming up to the surface with remora clinging to its belly

Whale shark swimming up to the surface with remora clinging to its belly
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A soft coral crab clings to its host soft coral on a reef

A soft coral crab clings to its host soft coral on a reef
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) clings to its host soft coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Cardinalfish swimming above soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Cardinalfish swimming above soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Yellow commensal shrimp on crinoid

Yellow commensal shrimp on crinoid
An undescribed yellow commensal shrimp (probably Laomenes sp.) on crinoid, Cenderwasih Bay, West Papua

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Whole family of clownfish in dark grey anemone, Komodo, Indonesia

Whole family of clownfish in dark grey anemone, Komodo, Indonesia
Whole family of black, white and yellow clownfish in dark grey anemone, looking at the camera, Komodo, Indonesia

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: A wire coral goby on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia

A wire coral goby on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia
A wire coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) lives on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Mushroom and hard corals in Alor, Indonesia

Mushroom and hard corals in Alor, Indonesia
Mushroom and hard corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageSymbiotic Relationship Collection: Several oceanic blacktip sharks in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Several oceanic blacktip sharks in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
Several oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow pass each other by, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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

A diverse array of invertebrates cover a 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: Spinecheek anemonefish, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Spinecheek anemonefish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus), head view, Gorontalo, Indonesia



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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.