Charismatic clownfish, the coral reef fish made famous by the film Finding Nemo, are instantly recognizable by their white stripes. These stripes, which scientists call bars, appear as clownfish ...

With its vibrant orange color and white stripes, also known as bars, the clownfish is among the most iconic sea creatures. But how does Nemo develop its distinctive look? Scientists are learning more ...

Clownfish, renowned for their vibrant colors and unusual symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, have long captivated the imagination of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. They also serve as a ...

Clownfish are one of the most distinctive and popular saltwater pet fish. These cute little marine creatures got a massive boost from the hit movie “Finding Nemo”. But they’ve always been popular with ...

It’s safe to say that this distinctive orange and and white creature is one of the most recognizable fish on the planet, due largely to the 2001 hit Finding Nemo. Now, scientists have discovered they ...

The ocean is filled with incredible creatures and among them are some of the most stunning fish species in the world. These eight fishes catch the attention of people because of their bright colors, ...

Researchers have produced a comprehensive genome of the false clownfish, which could be used to answer a myriad of biological questions. Clownfish may have been made famous through the popular film ...

Clown anemonefish have territorial tendencies. Unlike the freewheeling, fun-loving protagonist of Finding Nemo, real life clown anemonefish are extremely hostile – even toward human divers. "I have ...

It had already been known that a closely related clownfish species, Amphiprion ocellaris, develops its white bars during the metamorphosis process, when thyroid hormones are responsible for a variety ...

Clownfish live symbiotically with either of two sea anemone species: Heteractis magnifica -- also known as the magnificent sea anemone, characterized by longer, flowing tentacles -- and Stichodactyla ...