Coral Reefs
Bohol is surrounded by a vast classify of coral reefs, which are rattling affluent in lifespan, and a pleasance to mention, and a efflorescence tourist characteristic. Though for numerous of the reefs, you leave necessary a boat to get there, and ventilator equipment to see them, several of them are also easily convenient for snorkelers, and at swim size from the beach.
Coral Reef Fishes
Corals are a true treasure-chest of colorful tropical fish. Anemonefishes are characterised by an orange, red, or black background, with one to three vertical white stripes, and are always found near a host anemone. When threatened, it will seek refuge in its tentacles, which are posionous to most other fishes, but curiously do not harm the anemonefish.
Anemonefishes can be found on about ten different species of sea anemones. Most have a preference for four or five species of anemones, and some are only found on one specific species, but only the clark's anemonefish is not able to tolerate all types of anemones.
Seashells
Bohol can pride itself in the interest of many biologists who specialize in the study of shells, as Bohol is one of the most richest habitats of sea shells. With an unparalled number of species, many of them unique to Bohol.
One of the most beautiful shells of all, and a collector's favourite, is the large triton's trumpet (Charonia tritonis), which can still be bought at a few places along the beach, although it's price is getting higher by the year. The triton's trumpet is a protected species in the Philippines. The triton's trumpet is a predator. It lives on mollusks, echinoderms, and worms. It is fascinating to see a triton's trumpet attack its prey. When they sense the presence of a prey, literally by smelling it underwater, it extends from its shell and rushes towards its victim at an unexpected speed. It then uses its foot to seize the prey, and secretes a strong paralyzing acid and starts to digest it. Tritons can become very old and, in their old age their shells can reach sizes up to 50 centimeters long.
Nudibranches
Nudibranches, or sea slugs, are not very well known except by divers, who really value them for their often extravagant colors.
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