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Periclimenes imperator and Hexabranchus sanguineus
Two emperor shrimps (Periclimenes imperator) on a Spanish Dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus). The color of the shrimp adjusts to the host animal.
Besides of a Spanish dancer emperor shrimps can also be found on sea cucumbers, feather stars and sea stars.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2013
5 Comments
Thanks very much!
I just change it to Arthropods category !
Welcome to Project Noah !
Wonderful spot and photo !
Very nice..