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Panulirus argus
Photo take in a Caribbean reef. Found this old buoy full of lobsters inside. Their primary defense are the spines that cover its shell, which help protect them from predators. Caribbean spiny lobsters use a second pair of antennae in sensory perception, which are found folded along side their body when it's not in use. These lobsters have a striped body, brown-gray in color with yellow spots on the segmented tail. They also have compound eyes and can detect orientation, form, light, and color. If startled, these lobsters will kick their large abdominal tails rapidly to swim away backwards to safety
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. This nocturnal species inhabits coral reefs where they hide during the day in crevices under ledges. Individuals can be found at depths of up to 100 mt.
Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88
Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Jul 15, 2012
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At least the man-made refuse in the sea is providing shelter!