Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with feather starfish where they receive shelter and a steady supply of food as it filters through the stars arms. Great Barrier Reef. Australia

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Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with feather starfish where they receive shelter and a steady supply of food as it filters through the stars arms. Great Barrier Reef. Australia

VT-8767
Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with featherstar where they receive shelter and a steady supply of food as it filters through the stars arms
Great Barrier Reef. Australia
Discotrema echinophila
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Behavour Bizarre Co Operation Crinoid Crinoids Feather Star Feather Stars Featherstar Featherstars Great Barrier Reef Legs Partnership Puzzle Strange Symbiosis Symbiotic With Other Animals Clingfish Clingfishes Mixed Species

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, VT-8767 captures a truly bizarre partnership between two marine creatures. Meet the Crinoid Clingfish and its unlikely companion, the Feather Starfish! These clingfish have cracked the code to survival by forming an extraordinary symbiotic relationship with their feathery friends. As if straight out of a puzzle game, these leggy fish find shelter and an endless buffet as they cleverly latch onto the arms of feather stars. Filtering through these magnificent star-shaped appendages, food particles become a steady supply for our clingfish heroes. It's like having room service at your doorstep! Located in Australia's breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, this underwater odd couple showcases nature's genius at work. Ron and Valerie Taylor have captured this mesmerizing sight that reminds us how diverse and fascinating our planet truly is. So next time you're exploring the depths of tropical waters or visiting one of Australia's national parks, keep an eye out for these incredible mixed-species duos! Witness firsthand how cooperation can create harmony even in the most unexpected places. After all, who knew legs could be such great partners in crime?

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