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This commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Australia. (Aquarium shot)
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This commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Australia. (Aquarium shot)
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Commensal shrimp - lives its entire adult life on a sea star.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Perclimenes imperator
Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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Talk about the ultimate roommate goals! This commensal shrimp knows how to live its best life, hitching a ride on a sea star all day, every day. Who needs an apartment when you can have your very own mobile home? This print captures the incredible bond between these two unlikely pals in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. The shrimp seems perfectly content perched atop its majestic sea star companion, enjoying the breathtaking underwater scenery. While most of us struggle with finding roommates who clean up after themselves, this shrimp has found the perfect solution - living with a sea star means no messy dishes or dirty laundry! Plus, they always have someone to explore and adventure with in their watery wonderland. It's not just any ordinary friendship; it's an extraordinary example of nature's unique partnerships. These crustacean buddies are truly inseparable as they navigate through life together. So next time you're feeling down about your living situation or searching for that perfect roommate, remember this photo and be inspired by the incredible harmony between this commensal shrimp and its trusty sea star sidekick. After all, who wouldn't want a friend like that?
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