In coral reefs, clownfish live unharmed among the poisonous tentacles of sea anemones. The sea anemones protect the clownfish from predation, while the clownfish scare off predators, such butterfly fish, which would otherwise eat the anemones. The clownfish may also provide important nutrients to the anemones. This is an example of which symbiotic relationship?

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This is an example of mutualism, where both species benefit from the relationship. The sea anemones protect the clownfish from predators, and the clownfish scare off predators that would eat the anemones. Additionally, the clownfish may provide important nutrients to the anemones.

In Coral Reefs, Clownfish Live Unharmed Among the Poisonous Tentacles