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Emperor Shrimp

Periclimenes imperator and Hexabranchus sanguineus

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Field Notes

Description:

Two emperor shrimps (Periclimenes imperator) on a Spanish Dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus). The color of the shrimp adjusts to the host animal.

Habitat:

Besides of a Spanish dancer emperor shrimps can also be found on sea cucumbers, feather stars and sea stars.

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring

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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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