Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitches a ride on nudibranch (Ceratosoma tenue).

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A large emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitches a ride on an even larger nudibranch (Ceratosoma tenue). Lembeh Straits, Indonesia.

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Size: 4586px × 3058px
Location: Lembeh Straits, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Howard Chew / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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