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Clown fish
- Both male and female clown fish share in looking after their eggs.
- Lines and lines of tiny eggs are stuck to a rock and then fertilised. They lay them very close to an anemone to keep them safe.
- For the next seven days the eggs receive constant care, much of which is provided by the male.
- The female watches his every move, she's in charge here and if his efforts don't match up to her standards, she'll get rid of him.
- In line to take over are a host of immature clown fish, each waiting to move up the hierarchy.
- For the male the best way to stay in the female's favour is by lavishing care on the eggs.
- He focuses all his efforts on keeping them clean and healthy.
