Roger the Wrasse and the Itchie Fishies av Dr Sue Pillans Aka Dr Suzie Starfish

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<p><em>This story draws attention to the importance of biodiversity on the reef and illustrates the special roles and relationships animals have under the sea. Told through the eyes of Roger the wrasse, a small and brightly coloured reef fish who is in charge of a cleaning station on the reef. Roger¿s bright colours are almost like a neon sign advertising his ¿cleaning services¿ to other sea creatures on the reef. </em></p><p>This is the actual action used by cleaner fish to remove dead skin, parasites and bacteria from the bodies of their ¿clients¿. This is a very special relationship as the cleaner fish provide a cleaning service to their ¿clients¿ and in return, the cleaners get a full stomach. This is a great example of <em>mutualism</em> in nature where two organisms of different species are in a relationship where both benefit.</p><p>Through the art of marine science this story will help children to become aware of the importance of biodiversity on the reef. This real-life natu