Cleaner Fish and Manta Ray Interactions

The video explores the role of cleaner fish, particularly wrasse, in maintaining the health of reef ecosystems by removing parasites and dead skin from various marine creatures, including manta rays. It highlights the mutual benefits of this relationship and the behavioral rules that cleaner fish must follow to maintain their clientele. A breach in these rules can lead to consequences, but business often resumes if the breach is minor.

What role do wrasse fish play in the reef ecosystem?

• They are predators of small fish.

• They clean other marine creatures.

• They are scavengers.

• They build coral reefs.

What is the primary benefit cleaner fish receive from their cleaning services?

• Increased swimming speed

• A steady food supply

• Protection from predators

• Camouflage abilities

Why are manta rays considered special clients for cleaner fish?

• They allow thorough cleaning of their bodies.

• They provide shelter for cleaner fish.

• They help cleaner fish find food.

• They are the largest fish in the ocean.

How do cleaner fish ensure they provide a thorough service to manta rays?

• By working in large groups

• By focusing on specific body parts

• By cleaning only the outside of the body

• By using special cleaning tools

What happens when a cleaner fish bites a manta ray?

• The cleaning session is extended.

• The manta ray leaves immediately.

• The cleaner fish is punished by its partner.

• The cleaner fish is eaten by the manta ray.

What is the cleaner fish's partner's reaction to rule-breaking?

• It leaves the cleaning station.

• It rewards the fish.

• It chases the offending fish.

• It ignores the incident.

What could happen if cleaner fish frequently break the rules?

• They become more popular.

• They risk losing regular visitors.

• They are promoted to larger cleaning stations.

• They attract more clients.

What indicates that a manta ray is not deterred by a cleaner fish's mistake?

• The manta ray finds a new cleaning station.

• The manta ray never returns.

• The manta ray returns for more cleaning.

• The manta ray attacks the cleaner fish.