Mimic shrimp in Feather Star

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Submitted by divetime   
Date: 2008-12-03
Modified: 2008-12-22
Photographer: Mark Webster
Photo ID: 2879
Size: 619 x 1044

This tiny species of shrimp lives only on feather stars (a member of the star fish family) and perfectly matches his host. They are very difficult to spot and photograph as a result - Lembeh Straits in Indonesia.

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