Symbiotic Collection (page 5)

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of decorator crab that lives commensally with soft corals and matches color with host

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A pygmy seahorse lives in association with seafans and matches color of host fan for protection

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A Clarks anemonefish peeks out from anemone tentacles

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Cleaner wrasse fish on coral reef

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of pygmy seahorse the same coloration as surrounding coral

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. This goby fish is commensal with many species of marine invertebrates, such as soft coral

Cup Lichen (Cladonia diversa) fruiting bodies, growing with other lichen species on heathland, Morden Bog National Nature Reserve, Dorset, England, january

Tar Lichen (Verrucaria mucosa) growing on coastal rock with limpet, Swanage, Dorset, England, april

Lichen (Caloplaca flavescens) and other lichen species, growing on old gravestone in churchyard, Stoke Pero Church, Stoke Pero, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

Black Lichen (Lichina pygmaea) growing on coastal rock beside barnacles, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, february

Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) growing on rocks, England, april

Smooth Rock-tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata) growing on vertical rockface, Catskill Mountains, New York State, U. S. A
Smooth Rock-tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata) growing on vertical rockface, Catskill Mountains, New York State, U.S.A. november

Lichen (Cladonia floerkeana) fruiting bodies, growing on tree stump, Powys, Wales, august

Yellow Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) adult, with alpheid shrimp at burrow, Kapalai Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, with Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) foraging, Masai Mara, Kenya

Ant (Azteca sp. ) adults, group on Tococa (Tococa guianensis) myrmerophytic plant
Ant (Azteca sp.) adults, group on Tococa (Tococa guianensis) myrmerophytic plant, ants protect plant from parasites and give to it azote of their excrements

Coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on the bubble- covered tentacles of a bubble coral (Pterogyra sinuosa). This shrimp is found exclusively amongst the tentacles and bubbles of this coral

Colonial anemone (Nemantus annamensis) attached to a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.). Also referred to as the Gorgonian wrapper anemone

Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator, lower centre) on a starfish. This shrimp uses starfish and other motile invertebrates for transport between feeding sites

Emperor shrimp on a sea cucumber
Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on the skin of a sea cucumber. The emperor shrimp hitches rides on larger animals for protection from predators

Colemans shrimp on a sea urchin
Colemans shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) on the body of a venomous sea urchin (Asthenosoma varium). This shrimp is found exclusively on this sea urchin

Anemone shrimp in its anemone
Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) in its host sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). This shrimp has a symbiotic association with the anemone

Mantle of a giant clam (Tridacna gigas). The clams mantle tissues contain symbiotic singled- celled dinoflagellate algae (zooxanthellae), which provide it with nutrition and its colour

Seven-spot ladybird on lichen
Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) on yellow (Xanthoria parietina) and grey (Physcia adscendens) lichens. This beetle feeds on aphids

False clown anemone fish

Pink anemone fish

Yellow-margined morays (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) in a cleaning station. The eels are being cleaned by hump-back cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinenis, left)

Young undulate moray eel (Gymnothorax undulatus) being cleaned by a rock shrimp (Urocaridella sp.). A number of reef inhabitants have developed symbiotic relationships as this is the only way in

Shrimp goby with its partner shrimp
Metallic shrimp goby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) with its partner, an alpheid shrimp. This goby lives in a symbiotic association with the shrimp. The shrimp digs a burrow in which they both live

Manila pufferfish (Arothron manilensis) with cleaner shrimps. This is a symbiotic relationship; the shrimps remove parasites from the fish, which they then eat

Twoband anemonefish. Two twoband anemone fish (Amphiprion bicinctus) amongst their host anemones. The anemonefish, also known as the clown fish, is always found in association with sea anemones

Black anemone fish (Amphiprion melanopus) hidden in the tentacles of a partially bleached sea anemone. This fish, also known as the fire clownfish

Creole wrasse at a cleaning station
Creole wrasse (Clepticus parrae) at a cleaning station. This fish inhabits the tropical western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida, USA, to northern South America

Saddle anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) by its host anemone. This fish, also known as the red saddleback anemonefish, is found on the coral reefs of the eastern Indian Ocean

Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) hiding amongst the tentacles of its host sea anemone. This fish has a symbiotic relationship with the anemone

Anthias fish and cleaner shrimp. This is a white- banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis). It is using its long feelers and appendages to clean algae

Red saddleback anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) by its host anemone. This fish inhabits coral reefs of the eastern Indian Ocean

Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). This is a symbiotic relationship between the two fish

Black anemonefish (Amphiprion melanopus) in their host anemone. The female (right) is far larger than the male (left). This fish, also known as the fire clownfish

Adeno-associated virus, TEM
Adeno-associated virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of particles of an unidentified adeno-associated virus (aV, green). A helper adenovirus (orange) is also seen

Stentor coeruleus protozoan, micrograph
Stentor coeruleus protozoan. Light micrograph of Stentor coeruleus amongst green algae. This large single-celled protist measures 0.5 to 2 millimetres when fully extended

Nitrogen fixation, conceptual artwork
Nitrogen fixation, conceptual computer artwork. A leguminous plant is growing out of a nitrogenous molecule in the middle of an ocean

Paramecium protozoan, light micrograph
Paramecium protozoan. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Paramecium sp. protozoan. This ciliate protozoan inhabits freshwater, where it feeds mainly on bacteria

Pink anemonefish sheltering. Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) sheltering in its host anemone. This anemone has become bleached through stress caused by changes to its environment

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"Symbiotic Wonders: Nature's Perfect Partnerships" The Twoband anemonefish finds solace in the protective embrace of its host anemone, forming a symbiotic relationship that benefits both. Fly agaric fungi and trees share a fascinating symbiosis, as these vibrant mushrooms provide nutrients to their tree hosts while receiving shelter and support in return. In the depths of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, the Lembeh Strait reveals a remarkable sight - two Coleman shrimp thriving alongside their commensal partners. Cup lichen (Cladonia floerkeana) showcases nature's harmonious collaboration between algae and fungi, creating stunning patterns on rocks and trees. Lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) demonstrates its incredible adaptability by forming mutually beneficial relationships with various organisms, including rocks or even other lichens. The False clown anemonefish dances among the tentacles of its host sea anemone, relying on this mutual bond for protection from predators lurking in the ocean depths. Witnessing the majestic Black rhinoceros roaming Africa's plains reminds us of their crucial role in maintaining ecosystems through symbiotic interactions with plants and other animals. Picture No. 11980889 captures a mesmerizing underwater scene where UW INDO 2021 expedition explores intricate coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life engaged in countless symbiotic partnerships. Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) play a vital role as they feed upon parasites infesting Wildebeests in Botswana's Savuti region—a perfect example of mutualism benefiting both species involved. DDE-90025563 & DDE-90025562 showcase captivating images portraying how different organisms rely on each other for survival—highlighting nature's intricate web of interdependence within ecosystems.