Whip coral shrimp (Dasycaris zanzibarica) on host.
Zanzibar shrimps live on whip corals in depths below 10 meters and hardy ever move from their host. They feed on parasites, plankton, and algae. The female is much larger than the male. Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Whip coral shrimp (Dasycaris zanzibarica) on host.
Zanzibar shrimps live on whip corals in depths below 10 meters and hardy ever move from their host. They feed on parasites, plankton, and algae. The female is much larger than the male. Raja Ampat, Indonesia.