Commensal Collection (page 3)

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A dusky anemonefish swims among poisonous tentacles fro protection
Anemonefish among poisonous tentacles, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Two spinecheek anemonefish swim among anemone tentacles for protection
Two Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) among anemone tentacles, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Three clownfish swim among anemone tentacles for protection. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Squat lobster lives commensally with barrel sponges. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Blacksaddle Snake Eel in hole being cleaned by Magnificent Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus). Date:

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Commensal Shrimp on Sea Star (Protoreaster nodosus). Date:

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Blacksaddle Snake Eel in hole with Commensal Shrimps (Ancylomenes sp). Date:

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Bubble Coral Shrimp on Bubble Coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). Date:

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Graceful Anemone Shrimp on Anemone Date:

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Egg Shell Shrimp camouflaged on coral Date:

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Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp on Whip coral Midnight Bay dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp

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Emperor Shrimp on Amberfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota anax) TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Emperor Shrimp

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Emperor Shrimp on Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber (Synapta maculata) Kareko Batu dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Emperor Shrimp

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Sea Star Shrimp on underside of Crown-of-thorns Urchin (Acanthaster planci) Jiko Yance dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sea Star Shrimp

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Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp amongst Anemone tentacles Batu Angus dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp

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Brownstripe Hydroid Shrimp on hydroid Sebayor Point dive site, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Brownstripe Hydroid Shrimp

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Commensal shrimp - between arms of sea anemone (Periclimenes sp.) Date:

Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult pair, on Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Basket Star Shrimp (Periclimenes lanipes) adult, resting on basketstar at night, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with small crab on Sea Anemone (Calliactis polypus), attached to shell for camouflage and protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Eyelash mite, SEM Z445 / 0308
Eyelash mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum), a harmless parasite which lives inside human hair follicles

Great spider crab and bryozoa. Great spider crab (Hyas araneus) carrying a bryozoan colony. This crab lives at a depth of 500-2000 metres in Atlantic waters and the North Sea

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0635
Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

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Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

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Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

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Propionibacterium acnes

anemonefish, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi
anemonefish, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia (RF)

Indonesia, Pantar Island. This crab is commensal w / numerous varieties of soft coral
Indonesia, Pantar Island. This crab is commensal w/ numerous varieties of soft coral Credit as

Indonesia, Adonara Island. Close-up of invertebrates are commensal with urchins

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of decorator crab that lives commensally with soft corals and matches color with host

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A pygmy seahorse lives in association with seafans and matches color of host fan for protection

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A Clarks anemonefish peeks out from anemone tentacles

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Cleaner wrasse fish on coral reef

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. This goby fish is commensal with many species of marine invertebrates, such as soft coral

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tree-living Ant (Dolichoderus quadripunctatus) adult workers, farming aphids on walnut leaf, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult, on sea cucumber, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on the bubble- covered tentacles of a bubble coral (Pterogyra sinuosa). This shrimp is found exclusively amongst the tentacles and bubbles of this coral

Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator, lower centre) on a starfish. This shrimp uses starfish and other motile invertebrates for transport between feeding sites

Emperor shrimp on a sea cucumber
Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on the skin of a sea cucumber. The emperor shrimp hitches rides on larger animals for protection from predators

Colemans shrimp on a sea urchin
Colemans shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) on the body of a venomous sea urchin (Asthenosoma varium). This shrimp is found exclusively on this sea urchin

Anemone shrimp in its anemone
Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) in its host sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). This shrimp has a symbiotic association with the anemone

Splendour wrasse and longbarbel goatfish. Banded splendour wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus, top) following a feeding longbarbel goatfish (Parupeneus macronema)

Yellow-margined morays (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) in a cleaning station. The eels are being cleaned by hump-back cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinenis, left)

Splendour wrasse and Red Sea goatfish. Abudjubbes splendour wrasse (Cheilinus abudjubbe, top) following a feeding Red Sea goatfish (Parupeneus forsskali)

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) sheltering by the tentacles of its host sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). This small fish spends nearly all of its life amongst the stinging tentacles

Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) hiding amongst the tentacles of its host sea anemone. This fish has a symbiotic relationship with the anemone

Cleaner shrimp on a damselfish. White banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) on a threespot dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) damselfish

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"Discovering the Fascinating World Relationships in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island and Lembeh Strait" In the depths of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, specifically in the enchanting Lembeh Strait, lies a hidden world where unique commensal relationships thrive. Among these captivating partnerships are two Coleman shrimp that have found solace with their unlikely companions. Under the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we uncover another intriguing example of commensalism – the eyelash mite. These minuscule creatures take shelter on our very own lashes, benefiting from our warm bodies while causing no harm. SEM reveals intricate details of their tiny bodies and delicate tails. Centuries ago, even noble households were not exempt from commensal interactions. During New Year celebrations, John, Duke of Berry's household engaged in exchanging gifts as a symbol of goodwill and mutual benefit. Venturing further into nature's tapestry, we encounter an extraordinary sight: a Peruvian Tarantula gracefully traverses over a Humming Frog. This peculiar alliance showcases how different species can coexist harmoniously for survival purposes. The mesmerizing dance continues underwater as we witness a Commensal Emperor Shrimp hitching an effortless ride on the back of a Nudibranch called Risbecia tryoni, and is awe-inspiring to witness how these marine creatures rely on each other for transportation and protection. On land, an unusual partnership unfolds between a Land Crab and Pitcher Plant in India. The crab cunningly raids this carnivorous plant for prey while avoiding its deadly traps—a testament to adaptation at its finest during British colonial times. UW INDO 2021 14 takes us back beneath Indonesian waters where yet again we observe nature's wonders unfold before our eyes—an adult Peruvian Tarantula confidently striding across the back of an unsuspecting Humming Frog—showcasing resilience amidst diversity.