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Saravasti Anemoneshrimp (Periclimenes saravasti) Diver's Lodge House Reef, Lembeh. Geotagged,Indonesia,Periclimenes sarasvati,Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Saravasti Anemoneshrimp (Periclimenes saravasti)

Diver's Lodge House Reef, Lembeh.

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    Fabulous! Posted 7 years ago
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      Thanks! This one has no eggs inside so is totally transparent. I am still wondering how is this possible :-) Posted 7 years ago
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        What do you mean? Do they always have eggs? Posted 7 years ago
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          No, I mean that only those that have eggs have something opaque inside their body, The organs are all transparent and this puzzles me :-) Posted 7 years ago
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            That is quite amazing indeed! Posted 7 years ago
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              I have found an article explaining the phenomenon. Here:
              https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/19538/20160127/invisible-shrimp-exercise-disrupts-transparent-camouflage.htm

              and here:
              https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160106092022.htm               Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
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                Thank you for the article, Martha! Posted 7 years ago
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                  Patomarazul
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                  You are welcome! I also learn on the process :-D Posted 7 years ago

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The Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp

The species Periclimenes sarasvati is a marine Shrimp from the family of Palaemonidae.

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Similar species: Decapods
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Uploaded Aug 9, 2018. Captured May 16, 2018 09:13 in Unnamed Road, Pasirpanjang, Lembeh Sel., Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
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  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 15.41mm

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