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Have you ever wondered why clownfish and anemones are almost always seen together? That’s because clownfish and anemones have a symbiotic relationship. The anemone provides shelter and protection for the fish, and in return, the fish keeps the anemone clean and provides nutrients. Before making an anemone “home”, the clownfish will brush up against its tentacles, slowly exposing itself to the anemone's venom. A mucus coating will begin to develop on the fish's scales, and eventually, the fish be