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what role does each partner play in a symbiotic relationship? although symbiotic relationships may not appear on a food web, they are key to answering our overarching question for this lesson: how are there so many different traits in the world around us? to survive, some organisms may adapt or change their behavior or physical traits to be able to better use others around them. there are many different types of symbiosis. one example of symbiosis is the relationship between the mongoose and the hornbill that you’ve seen earlier. another example of the same type of symbiotic relationship occurs between the clownfish and the sea anemone. sea anemone, though seemingly harmless, are predators that attack nearby fish with their tentacles. however, they provide a home for clownfish who have developed a thick layer of mucus against the anemone’s stings. in return, the clownfish lures prey towards the anemone. to understand this symbiotic relationship, record what happens to each of the organisms involved. clownfish benefits sea anemone dropdown: benefits, harmed, not affected
For the clownfish: From the text, "they provide a home for clownfish who have developed a thick layer of mucus against the anemone's stings. In return, the clownfish lures prey towards the anemone." So the clownfish gets a home (protection) and also helps the anemone get prey, so it benefits.
For the sea anemone: The clownfish lures prey towards the anemone, which helps the anemone catch food, so the sea anemone benefits as well (this is a mutualistic relationship where both benefit).
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Clownfish: Benefits
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