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A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel
A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) on a sandy seafloor in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life
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Media ID 13054851
© Ethan Daniels/Stocktrek Images
Actinopterygii Anguilliformes Animal Behavior Animal Head Arthropod Biodiversity Burrow Cleaner Shrimp Cleaning Commensalism Coral Triangle Crustacean Decapoda Habitat Headshot Indo Pacific Ocean Indonesia Macro Mutualism Ocean Floor Ophichthidae Pacific Ocean Parasite Part Of Peeking Sand Shrimp Southeast Asia Symbiosis Symbiotic Relationship Tiny Snake Eel Undersea
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.9cm (10" x 6.7")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print by Ethan Daniels, we are transported to the sandy seafloor of Indonesia's Pacific Ocean. Here, amidst the vibrant biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, a remarkable scene unfolds before our eyes. A tiny cleaner shrimp diligently attends to its duties as it delicately removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel. The symbiotic relationship between these two creatures is beautifully captured in this image. The eel benefits from the meticulous cleaning provided by the shrimp, while the shrimp gains nourishment from feeding on the parasites that inhabit its host's body. This mutualistic interaction exemplifies nature's intricate web of interconnectedness and highlights how different species rely on one another for survival. As we peer into this underwater wilderness, we witness an intimate moment between predator and prey turned ally. The eel's head peeks out from its burrow inquisitively, allowing us to observe its dark-saddled body contrasting against the sandy ocean floor. Meanwhile, the diligent cleaner shrimp goes about its task with precision and dedication. This photograph not only showcases Indonesia's rich marine life but also serves as a reminder of our planet's delicate ecosystems and their importance in sustaining life beneath the waves. It invites us to appreciate nature's wonders and inspires us to protect these fragile habitats for future generations to enjoy.
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