A Real Life Finding Nemo
In A Real Life Finding Nemo, Sir David Attenborough explores the unique relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone. Often poisonous to other fish, the anemone serves as a protective home for the clownfish. The male clownfish repays the favor by keeping the anemone clean and removing debris. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
Lesson Express
Q: Why is it unusual for a fish to make an anemone its home?
A: The tentacles are often poisonous to many organisms, but not clownfish!
Q: What does the clownfish do to "thank" the anemone for providing a safe home?
A: Clownfish keep the anemone clean, which mainly means removing unwanted debris.
Q: How can you tell the male from the female clownfish?
A: The female, who is the "boss," has a white face. The male is also typically smaller.
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