‘Nemo’ clownfish drive away species with same stripes, study suggests

Researchers say they have found how anemonefish identify unwelcome guests of their own kind, by counting white markingsUnlike the star of Disney ’s Finding Nemo, real-lifecommon clownfish are not keen on sharing their home with members of their own species.Researchers say they have discovered how they kick unwelcome guests out, by counting the stranger ’s vertical white markings.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Fish Environment UK news Finding Nemo Animals Science Source Type: news