Bumblebee Shrimp is a photograph by Matthew Oldfield which was uploaded on May 10th, 2013.
Bumblebee Shrimp
Bumblebee shrimp (Gnathophyllum americanum) feeding on a brittlestar (subclass Ophiuroidea). This shrimp often works in groups to feed on... more
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Bumblebee Shrimp
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Matthew Oldfield
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Bumblebee shrimp (Gnathophyllum americanum) feeding on a brittlestar (subclass Ophiuroidea). This shrimp often works in groups to feed on brittlestars, starfish and sea urchins. It typically makes its home on large elephant ear sponges (Lanthella basta), only venturing off it if there is no prey on the sponge. It grows to lengths of 1.5 centimetres. Photographed in Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
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May 10th, 2013
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