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Clownfish
By Christian Amico
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Classification

• A clownfish is classificated in the
  Actinopterygii class.
• The Phylum of the clownfish is a Chordata.
• The Clownfish come from the Pomacentridae family.
• The Clownfish get their name from their colors
  and their behavior.

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Habitat

• Clownfish are found in the Great Barrier Reef in
  Australia.
• Clownfish live in Sea Anemones for protection
  from other predators .
• The Sea Anemone can be found attached to coral
  reefs or in the sand.
• The Sea Anemone has stinging tentacles which
  helps protect the Clownfish.

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Reproduction

• During reproduction the female is the largest
  ,the breeding male is the second largest.
• During the fertilization if the female dies the
  male changes sex.
• Depending on the size of the female, they can
  hatch between 400- 1500 of eggs.
• They lay their eggs in a save place near the
  Anemone they live in.
• The male always watches over the young.

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Special adaptations

• The Clownfish are best known for contact with the
  stinging tentacles of a Sea Anemone and not be
  harmed .
• The Clownfish also feeds the Anemone with the
  waste and food from eating.

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Videos
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http//www.youtube.com/watch?vhyYW0mr-e7k
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Clownfish Joke

• How does a Clownfish gets its stripes?
• It spends its time in jail.