The researchers found that sea anemones also lack these sugar compounds ... the system – making anemonefish sensitive to anemone stings and non-symbiotic fish resistant. However, this is ...

The ornately colored sea anemone (uh-NEM-uh-nee ... which are protected by a mucus layer that makes them immune to the anemone's sting. Clownfish live within the anemone’s tentacles, getting ...

Reduced sialic acid levels help anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!