Makris: Mutualism

Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Location: 42°21'31.99" N, 71°03'02.98" W
and
Giant Caribbean Sea Anemone
Condylactis gigantea
Location: 42°21'31.99" N, 71°03'02.98" W

The relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone is one of mutualism in that both organisms benefit from it.  The clownfish has a mucus covering that allows it to reside within the anemone and not get stung, like most fish would.  This provides the fish with protection from predators and with food.  The anemone is cleaned by the fish, is given better water circulation because of the fanning of the clownish's fins, and is protected from the butterfly fish, a common predator.

Red-billed Oxpecker
Buphagus erythrorhynchus
and
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
URL: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Mutualism
Date: July 6, 2012

The red-billed oxpecker and the impala have a mutualistic relationship.  The oxpecker feeds on parasites that are present on the impala, providing the oxpecker with food and ridding the impala of harmful parasites.