Anemones aren’t the most popular species in the ocean. In fact, most sea creatures avoid them, primarily because of the stinging cells in their tentacles.

However, Western clownfish live in a symbiotic partnership with anemones. Thanks to a protective mucus that coats clownfish, they are able to swim freely through the anemone tentacles and even have a lie-in on one of them, too, as is the case in today’s pic of the day.

You can find the Western clownfish at the Two Oceans Aquarium in the Oceans of Contrast: Indian Ocean Gallery exhibit.

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