Solving a marine mystery: How anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts
The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a ...
Scientists confirm new invasive species of anemone in U.S. on New Jersey beaches
Student and faculty researchers at Monmouth University have recorded the first confirmation of the anemone species Actinia ...
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Clownfish use a trick to live safely among stinging anemones
Clownfish avoid anemone stings by lacking sialic acid in their mucus. This prevents anemones from recognizing them as prey.
Sea Anemones Invade Kāne‘ohe Bay, Likely From Home Aquariums
A new invasive species threatens Kāneʻohe Bay's fragile coral ecosystem, sending state officials scrambling for a solution.
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Study finds shy sea anemones are more likely to survive heat waves
They chose to study the sea anemone species Actinia equina, a species that exhibits individual behaviors. "We call them animal personalities. They are different behavioral life strategies found in ...
Hidden Mud Volcano Under The Arctic Ocean Full Of Life, Say Scientists
The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously releases methane-rich fluids, creating a unique deep-sea ecosystem that researchers now believe serves as a sanctuary for ...
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Marine mystery solved: How anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how anemonefish can live safely among sea anemones without being stung by their venomous tentacles, solving a century-long mystery.