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Pair of Skeleton shrimps (Caprella linearis) male on left, living on lightbulb tunicates
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Pair of Skeleton shrimps (Caprella linearis) male on left, living on lightbulb tunicates
Pair of Skeleton shrimps (Caprella linearis) male on left, living on lightbulb tunicates. Bard Cave, Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, June
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Living the Bright Life - A Match Made in Underwater Heaven!
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. In this photo print, we witness a truly unique partnership between two fascinating creatures of the deep. Meet the dynamic duo - a pair of Skeleton shrimps (Caprella linearis) and their peculiar choice of residence, lightbulb tunicates. On the left side, proudly posing for the camera, is our dapper male Skeleton shrimp. With his slender body and delicate limbs, he adds an elegant touch to this underwater scene. But what makes him even more intriguing is his choice of home - those vibrant lightbulb tunicates! These translucent sea squirts resemble tiny glowing bulbs adorning Bard Cave in Bressay, Shetland Islands. And it seems our clever crustacean friends have found solace on these luminous abodes. As if straight out of an arthropod love story, these shrimps have discovered a perfect match! The tunicates provide shelter and camouflage for our skeleton shrimps while they add a touch of flair to their humble dwellings. Captured by talented photographer Alex Mustard as part of 2020VISION project, this enchanting image showcases nature's creativity and resilience beneath Scotland's temperate seas. It reminds us that even in the depths where darkness prevails, life finds ways to thrive with unexpected partnerships. So next time you're feeling down or uninspired, remember these extraordinary skeleton shrimps living their best lives on lightbulb t
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