Colour patterns influence symbiosis and competition in the anemonefish–host anemone symbiosis system

• Published in: Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences Vol. 289; no. 1984; p. 20221576
• Main Authors: Hayashi, Kina, Tachihara, Katsunori, Reimer, James Davis, Laudet, Vincent
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Royal Society 12.10.2022
• Subjects: Behaviour

Colour patterns in fish are often used as an important medium for communication. Anemonefish, characterized by specific patterns of white bars, inhabit host anemones and defend the area around an anemone as their territory. The host anemone is used not only by the anemonefish, but also by other fish...