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Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult, feeding, riding on Purple-edged Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma tenue)
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Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult, feeding, riding on Purple-edged Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma tenue)
Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult, feeding, riding on Purple-edged Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma tenue), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September
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Talk about a royal hitchhiker! This Imperial Shrimp knows how to travel in style, catching a ride on the vibrant Purple-edged Ceratosoma Nudibranch. These two unlikely companions were spotted off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, enjoying their underwater adventure in September. The Imperial Shrimp, with its striking colors and regal demeanor, seems to be treating the nudibranch as its own personal chariot. And who can blame it? The Purple-edged Ceratosoma Nudibranch is like a living work of art with its purple hues and delicate frills. Feeding time becomes an extraordinary spectacle when these two creatures come together. With the shrimp's tiny pincers delicately picking at morsels of food while perched atop the nudibranch's back, it's truly a sight to behold. It's almost as if they've formed an exclusive dining club for marine royalty! This photo captures not only their unique symbiotic relationship but also showcases the stunning beauty that lies beneath our oceans' surfaces. From the colorful corals to fascinating sea creatures like these, there is always something incredible waiting to be discovered. So next time you find yourself daydreaming about tropical adventures or craving some underwater excitement, just remember this image – where even shrimps and nudibranches can show us that life under the sea is full of surprises!
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