Special Mention | Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat


Digant Desai

Special Mention | Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat

Indonesia

A Nemo, An Anemone

A clownfish peeps out from its residence, safe in the embrace of a million anemone stinging cells (nematocysts). One of the most recognised ocean symbiotic relationships, the clownfish-anemone relationship is believed to have evolved at least 10 million years ago. A protective mucus coating with certain microbial and chemical signatures on the clownfish enables the anemone host to recognise them as their own and prevent the triggering of nematocysts and discharge of toxins.


Digant Desai

Digant Desai has always been fascinated by the underwater world. He's a trained scuba diver who has won several awards for his work and has co-authored the book, Field Guide to the Sea Slugs of India. Digant was on the team as the primary photographer while exploring the Angria Banks on a project by NIO. He hopes to shine a light on the hidden denizens of the underwater world.

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