#Ancylomenes magnificus

[snototter]

A magnificent anemone shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) in Sulawesi, Indonesia

by Bernard Dupont

[saspitite]

PART 1 | POLL 2

SHRIMP TOURNAMENT!!!

(make sure to read info on both contenders before voting! some information may be hidden under "read more"!!)

MAGNIFICENT ANEMONE SHRIMP (Ancylomenes magnificus)

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like many cleaner shrimp, magnificent anemone shrimp are well known for their symbiotic relationship with other sea animals such as sponges, mollusks, fish, and others of the like! on top of that, they also rely on other organisms to live safely due to being quite vulnerable, and are often found residing within sea anemones and stony corals, making the symbiotic relationships come full circle. another unique feature of this shrimp is their patterning- their bodies being mostly transparent, yet contrasted with opaque white stripes and patterns, giving these shrimps quite the interesting appearance!

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HARLEQUIN SHRIMP (Hymenocera picta)

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these bizarre shrimp are well known for their alien, nearly plant-like appearance, making them one of the most visually unique shrimp species out there! depending on where they're from, harlequin shrimp may have different color spots, which can range from all sorts of reds, blues, and purples. these fierce little guys mainly feast on starfish, and many will travel in pairs to ambush and gang up on their prey. they are masters at flipping over these starfish and do so with ease to gain access to their soft tissues. they'll also (begrudgingly) go for sea urchins if there's no available starfish in the area.

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weird shrimps poll!! reblog for more shrimp frying rice! this is part of an ongoing bracket tournament known as the Sas Shrimp Tournament, which will finally decide which shrimp is the absolute coolest of them all!

MORE BRACKET INFORMATION FOUND HERE

[terranlifeform]

[samoceanwarrior]

Magnificent Partner Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) Found at their cleaning stations over sandy bottoms often on hard corals or in the arms of tube dwelling anemones. They feed on mucus, parasites, plankton dead skin Length was 1.5cm. Taken by #Underwaterphotographer #DanielSasse #poseidondivecenter #natgeoyourshot #Scubadiving #Aonang #Krabi #instadive #Marinelifeprotection #Ouroceans #Underwaterphotography #natgeo #nature #uwpic #Savetheoceans #Marineconservation #Oceandefender #Saveourseas #underwaterlife #fish #ecowarrior #natgeowild #blueplanet #scubashooter https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcQtFAjz-m/?igshid=i95qqt7txffn

[okdiversbali-blog]

Ancylomenes Magnificus is the name if this shrimp and he truly is magnificent :) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. #bali #indonesia #scuba #scubadiving #scubadivinglife #scubadivingbali #okdivers #divingresort #baliscubaresort #balidivingresort #balirelax #ralaxbaliscuba #travelbali #travelingworld #balibestdiving #divinginindonesia #photographerslife #baliphotographer #baliunderwaterphotography #balimacro #divingbali #scubabali #naturelover #savethenature #naturelove #oceanphotography #padangbai #divingpadangbai #balidiving (at OK Divers)

[mymola]

Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus): These shrimp belong to the Genus Ancylomenes, which was not scientifically classified until 2010. They live on anemone & some corals, and spend their days cleaning passing fish. This particular shrimp was spotted during a dive with WellBeach Dive Resort at Apo Island. #travel #funfacts #scuba #scubadiving #diving #underwaterphotography #uw #uwphotography #underwater #scubadive #girlsthatscuba #dive #uwphoto #scubaphoto #diver #scubadivers #marinebiology #underwaterpics #wildlifephotography #wildlife #photooftheday #marinelife #indonesia #lembeh #blueringedoctopus #ecology #wellbeach.com9 (at Apo Island Beach Resort Dive Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxyq28nBmUt/?igshid=mgcu63adssqt

[samoceanwarrior]

Close up portrait on a A Magnificent Partner Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus). Size was around 2cm in length. https://www.instagram.com/p/B26LyJVF71U/?igshid=cmxldu4fw5u6