Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in bleached anemone. Anemone (and coral) bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled

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Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in bleached anemone. Anemone (and coral) bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress. Anemones depend on these symbiotic photosynthesizing unicellular algae called "zooxanthellae" that live within their tissues, for the major part of their food. When the zooxantheallae are expelled, the anemone loses its pigment, leading to a bleached or completely white appearance. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: West Papua, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Georgette Apol / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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