Interesting study on clownfish behavior

[Robatusan]

Scientists discover that clownfish count stripes to distinguish friend from foe

Anemonefish (also known as clownfish) are feisty little creatures, enthusiastically defending their anemone homes from intruders. And while it is sometimes fine to share with anemonefish of other species, it is never cool to cohabit with intruders of their own species: they always receive the...

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[JayM]

Interesting. I wonder how the experiment would turn out if they used Domino or Naked clowns?

 

[Troylee]

Interesting.. maybe that explains why I have 4 and they get along lol.. a platinum, snow flake, true perc and storm.. they can’t count cause they’re designer :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: Everyone is different looking haha