longfin damselfish mysid shrimp algae fertilization

Damselfish protect shrimp that fertilize their algae

Longfin damselfish guard patches of algae on coral reefs. They allow small mysid shrimp to live there because the shrimp's waste fertilizes the algae. The fish get better-growing food, while the shrimp get protection from predators.

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