#harlequin shrimp

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This animal was requested!

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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!

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the harlequin shrimp (hymenocera picta) | source

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Elda (Tropical Rouge Precure)

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little creature of the day: harlequin shrimp

goofy looking little guys

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Fishtober Day 24 - Harlequin Shrimp

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Harlequin Shrimps are pretty strange, mainly cause of their diets! They like to eat starfish! And only them? Their legs. They eat starfish legs, usually those of the Crown Of Thorns starfish, which does look as cool as it sounds!

They're often split into two species: Hymenocera elegans [blue spots] and Hymenocera picta [pink spots]. This is debatable though, as some scientists believe that they're the same, just with a different appearance due to their location.

The boys are smaller, and the girls are a little larger, but they both fall under 5cm [under 2 inches]. Tiny!

I'm seeing my grandma tomorrow! She's the best!!!

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Today I learned there’s a bunch of interesting shrimp, and now I want them as Cookies

I’m just going to list some I found today. I’ve already talked about Pistol Shrimp, so I won’t talk about it here

Harlequin Shrimp:

Like where do these things start and end? I don’t know, but they look really cool. I heard they can also change color based on their mood. If you were to make them a Cookie, I’d say make them a clown, perhaps for a rival circus to the Big Top Circus (that was the name of Banana and Ice Juggler’s circus, right?)

Amano Shrimp:

Okay, so maybe they’re not the most interesting looking, and maybe also not the most interesting, but still. Though also I hear that they change color based on their diet? I dunno. But what I was looking at that I thought was interesting was that they’re apparently very active cleaners. I feel like you could make them a cleaner that’s also very particular about messes, and perhaps a bit of a germaphobe? Like, if they see a mess, they just have to clean it

Vampire Shrimp:

(They apparently come in multiple colors, so I just got a few different pictures of different colors)

I think what makes them most interesting is that despite their size (apparently they’re pretty big, at least for shrimp) and name, they’re apparently rather calm and non aggressive. Also they’re supposedly pretty shy and reclusive. Honestly, it kind of reminded me of Dark Choco Cookie, which is probably a big reason I like them. Also they’re very big and bulky, which makes them look kind of cute to me, I don’t know why. Also they only come out at night, which is probably another reason for their name

I don’t have much in terms of ideas for a Vampire Shrimp Cookie, other than people finding them scary at first, only to realize they’re really not. I just wanted to show you them (also I feel like using this for a Dark Choco/Lobster kid if I ever do one)

Ghost/Glass Shrimp:

I mostly just added them because it’s an easy “ghost Cookie” if you wanted to have one. Also they’re see through, which is cool

Bay Ghost Shrimp:

Apparently these shrimps are soft, or at least softer than other shrimp. Also they have asymmetrical claws, as you can see. They apparently spend a lot of time burrowing. I’m also running out of ideas for how to turn this into a Cookie, but I thought it was neat. I suppose it would be something pertaining to its digging abilities

I think I’m gonna stop here, but still, cool shrimp

Edit: oh, also, another one, Boxer Shrimp, also known as Banded Coral Shrimp, among other names

Apparently they use their claws to clean fish and remove things like algae and parasites from them to eat. Also they can sense fish with their antenna apparently. I’d say either go the obvious route of a boxer, or something to do with their cleaning thing, though I don’t know what. Perhaps some sort of doctor? Maybe just confined to other sea creatures?

Also Fairy Shrimp

I wasn’t able to find much on them, but they’re relatively large and slow and typically used as food. Also they like to swim upside down. They’d probably make for a more cute Cookie

You know, I find it kind of ironic how I’m now thinking shrimp are really cool, despite the fact that my dad is allergic to shrimp (and I’m not sure if I am), and my family just generally dislikes seafood

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This is the shopkeeper in some aquatic fantasy game and I fully trust whatever sea star based healing potions he wants to sell me. I bet his accent is delightful.

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more posts coming soon! just got a little busy and had to prioritize other projects :') thinking about setting up a queue as well!

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100 Days of Sea Creatures Day 65 - Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenoptera picta)

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Submitted for classification by anonymous.

"can you do the mantis shrimp?"

By Cédric Péneau - The uploader on Wikimedia Commons received this from the author/copyright holder CC BY-SA 4.0

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40 gallon long update~

Everything is going well in this tank apart from the odd bit of algae here and there.

The new pearl gourami is getting on nicely. Though it is a bit picky and will only eat flakes. He is quite shy and is still nervous when I come up to the tank. Hopefully, he will get used to me soon!

The bamboo shrimp is growing, too! I feed it some crushed up flakes and the powder from my rapashy.

The old dominant harlequin rasbora, who got his nose torn off in a fight, is doing well. He's eating fine, and there appears to be no infection going on. So I think he's okay.

Chiggy, my peppered corydoras that was born deformed, is doing good, too. She doesn't come out much, preferring to chill amongst the Val with the other corys.

Big Mama is still big. I'm still hoping she'll give me some eggs soon, but it's been a while since I've seen any breeding action from them.

The otocinclus and siamese algae eater are doing well, too! Doing their jobs and keeping the tank tidy~

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Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus)

Photos by sensoryecology

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Harlequin shrimps, Hymenocera picta, photographed with the snoot on the blue seastar, Linkia laevigata, in Lembeh strait, Indonesia

Photograph: Adriano Morettin

World Nature Photography Awards

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20240621 NIFREL 4 by Bong Grit Via Flickr: こいつの戦闘力も53万くらい？ Photo taken at NIFREL, Suita city, Osaka pref.