Sea anemones often live with organisms like hermit crabs and certain fishes. Hermit crabs carry anemones on their shells, and some fishes—most notably some species of clownfish—live among anemone tentacles for protection. In each of these mutualistic associations, the sea anemone typically provides protection to its partner, which, in turn, provides cleaning and nutrient exchange benefits to the sea anemone.
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