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Laomenes amboinensis
A commensal shrimp that symbiotically lives on crinoids and takes on the colors of its host. Synonyms: Periclimenes amboinensis
Featherstars, crinoids; Indo-pacific
A rather fat one, about 1 cm. Spotted at Secret Garden, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines
Spotted on Dec 27, 2012
Submitted on Feb 27, 2013
26 Comments (1–25)
Wow !!
I almost didn't see it!
Thanks Derrick :-)
Awesome photo!
Yes it is Karen. Thanks :-)
What amazing camo!
Thanks Debbie :-)
Brilliant!!
Thanks Carol :-)
Thanks drP. Will look into it :-)
Eric! Incredible! Gorgeous!
This is the closest I can find. Don't know if there are a lot of black and white crinoids.
Comantheria brireus: http://www.coral.org/_71
Thanks Reza :-)
Thanks drP. Unfortunately don't have a solid ID on the crinoid. Would appreciate help :-)
Thanks Ann. The beauty of mimetics :-)
Glad to share Jakubko. Thanks for liking :-)
Thanks Gerardo :-)
Amazing !
Both the crinoid and the shrimp are beautiful! Do you have an ID on the crinoid?
Wow, talk about colour coordination!! Super shots!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spotting! :)
Fantastic spot :)
Thnaks DyahPitaloca :-)
nice spot!
Thanks Yuko :-)