Whip coral shrimp on whip coral
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Whip coral shrimp on whip coral
Whip coral shrimp (order Decapoda) on whip coral (order Gorgonacea). These small shrimp adopt the colouration of their host whip coral (sea fan). Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Anthozoan Arthropod Arthropods Bunaken Marine Park Camouflage Camouflaged Cnidaria Cnidarian Cnidarians Coelenterate Colour Colouration Crustaceans Decapod Decapods Gorgonian Indo Pacific Ocean Indonesia Indonesian Sea Fan Sea Whip Shrimp Southeast Asia Sulawesi Tropics Yellow Whip Coral
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the mesmerizing world of underwater life. The image features a whip coral shrimp, belonging to the order Decapoda, gracefully perched on a whip coral, which belongs to the order Gorgonacea. These tiny shrimp have evolved to adopt the exact coloration of their host whip coral, also known as sea fan. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, located in Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, this snapshot captures the incredible camouflage abilities of these creatures. Against a striking black background, this solitary yellow shrimp seamlessly blends into its surroundings with its intricate color patterns. The photograph not only highlights the beauty and diversity of marine fauna but also sheds light on various aspects of zoology and biology. As an arthropod native to Southeast Asia's tropical waters and specifically found in Indonesian seas like Sulawesi's Indo Pacific Ocean region, it exemplifies how nature has adapted organisms for survival. With its vibrant colors and delicate details captured by Science Photo Library's expert lensman or woman (not mentioned), this stunning image serves as a reminder that even within seemingly barren depths lies an entire ecosystem teeming with life waiting to be explored and appreciated.
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