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Coleman Shrimps

Periclimenes colemani

Description:

A small size Shrimp, up to around 2cm in size, usually found in pairs.

Habitat:

Lives exclusively on Fire Urchins. They usually cut away the spines of the Fire Urchin and settles on the 'bald' spot of the Fire Urchin. If not disturbed, they live their whole life in the same Fire Urchin.

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AlbertKang
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AlbertKang

Batangas, Philippines

Spotted on Jan 31, 2013
Submitted on Mar 31, 2014

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