= Cleaning station
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A cleaning station refers to specific locations in aquatic environments, particularly coral reefs, where small fish, often called cleaner fish (such as cleaning wrasses), remove parasites, dead tissue, and other debris from larger fish and other marine animals. This symbiotic relationship benefits both parties: the larger fish receive grooming that improves their health, and the cleaner fish receive food. The cleaning stations are usually marked by specific locations or areas in the reef where cleaner fish are readily available to provide their services.
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