Shrimps Collection (#8)

Shrimps - found exclusiviely in the venomous Sea / Fire Urchin, Asthenosoma ijimai Indonesia
VT-8881 Shrimps - found exclusively in the venomous Sea / Fire Urchin, Asthenosoma ijimai Indonesia Periclimenes colemani Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Mantis Shrimp - this bright little carnivore hunts mainly at night. They have blades on their tails that can cut a
VT-8777 Mantis Shrimp - this bright little carnivore hunts mainly at night. They have blades on their tails that can cut a finger to the bone. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Gorgonian Shrimp - carring hundreds of eggs on underside of body - The eggs are held in place by soft flaps of shell
VT-8927 Gorgonian Shrimp - carrying hundreds of eggs on underside of body Indonesia Tozeuma armatum The eggs are held in place by soft flaps of shell - Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints

Harlequin shrimp - This colorful shrimp preys upon several species of starfish
VT-8880 Harlequin shrimp - This colorful shrimp preys upon several species of starfish Bali. Indonesia Hymenocera picta Usually found in pairs they eat the starfish leg by leg keeping their food

Shrimp - Male and female shrimps living on a sea pen at 35 meters. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
VT-8779 Shrimp - Male and female shrimps living on a sea pen at 35 meters. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Periclimenes magnificus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Coral Shrimp - Indonesia
VT-8967 Coral Shrimp Indonesia Vir philippinensis Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Humpback / White-striped Cleaner Shrimp - lives in groups and has been observed cleaning fish
VT-8781 Humpback / White-striped Cleaner Shrimp - lives in groups and has been observed cleaning fish, eels and other marine creatures. Indonesia

Shrimp - this species usually occurs in large numbers living in small caves
VT-8780 Shrimp - this species usually occurs in large numbers living in small caves. The alpha male in the forground is unusual in the size of his single claw. Komodo Island. Indonesia

Fairy / Tadpole Shrimp Triops cancriformis existed in the Triassic period
WAT-12854 Fairy / Tadpole Shrimp Triops cancriformis Triops cancriformis existed in the Triassic period, 220 millions years ago and has not changed in appearance

White Shrimp Also known as: Litopenaeus vannamei
KEL-573 WHITE SHRIMP Litopenaeus Vannamei Former latin name: Penaeus vannamei Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mantis Shrimp Indonesia
VT-7844 Mantis Shrimp Indonesia Lysiosquilla sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brine Shrimp
PPG-1693 Brine Shrimp Artemia Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cleaner Shrimp
PM-8808 CLEANER SHRIMP Lysmata grabhami Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactyllus scyllarus) get their name from their resemblance to preying mantis
AUS-625 Mantis shrimp. Like namesake Praying mantis, has compound eyes & strong hinged forelegs to catch prey. Great Barrier Reef Odontodactyllus scyllarus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Hinge-beak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-733 Hingebeak shrimp Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Rhynchocinetes sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum)
AUS-737 Commensal shrimp on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Ribbon Reef No. 3, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Periclimenes sp

Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-637 Hingebeak shrimps by the crevice in which they hide during the day. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Rhynchocinetes sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Shrimps on a food stall, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Yellowmargin Moray - with shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) - Bali - Indonesia
VT-8885 Yellowmargin Moray - with shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Bali - Indonesia Gymnothorax flavimarginatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tomato Cod - being cleaned by the hump-back cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Mllne Bay, Papua New Guinea
VT-8737 Tomato Cod - being cleaned by the Indo-pacific White-striped / Hump-back Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Mllne Bay, Papua New Guinea

This commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Australia
AUS-549 Commensal shrimp - lives its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Perclimenes imperator Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

This harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) is feeding on a sea star (Fromia sp). Great Barrier Reef Australia
AUS-547 Harlequin shrimp - feeding on a sea star (Fromia sp.). Aquarium shot. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Hymenocera picta Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Cleaner Shrimp - cleaning Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata)
KA-310 Cleaner Shrimp - cleaning Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata Periclemenes sp. Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway)

Purple and white shrimp on yellow tentacle coral, Honduras, Central America

Shrimp camouflaged for life on the surface of a cushion star, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Spotted Cleaner shrimp (Periclemenes yucatanicus) on anemone, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Caribbean
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Coleman shrimp (female on L) pair (Periclimenes colemani). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Grouper & Banded coral shrimp ( Cephalopholis sp. & Stenophus hispidus)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Colourful shrimp (species currently unknown) gathered over a starfish
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Cleaner shrimp works on moray eel
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Lizardfish (Synodus variagatus). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Coleman shrimp on fire urchin (Periclimenes colemani). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Cleaner shrimp on red gorgonian. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Cleaner shrimp on jellyfish. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Coleman shrimp pair (smaller male) (Periclimenes colemani). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Starry Toadfish; cleaner shrimp on mouth (Arothon stellatus). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Nudibranchs with Imperial Shrimp (Risbecia tryoni). Indo Pacific
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Nudibranch pair & cleaner shrimp (Risbecia tryoni). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Bubble coral with Periclimenes shrimp (Plerogyra sinuosa). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Nudibranch with commensal shrimp (Gymnodoris ceylonica). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Commensal Shrimp (Urocaridella sp) sitting on Giant Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillino sp. ). Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Coleman Shrimp (Periclimenes Colemani) Zebra or Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamssi) on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium)
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Marbled Snake Eel (Callechelys marmorata), with cleaner shrimp, black volcanic sand background, Lembeh Strait
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Caprellid amphipod on hydroid, Nolton Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Long-arm cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes longicarpus). Marsa Bareika, Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm el Sheikh
Anna C.J. Segeren / SpecialistStock

Red night shrimp (Rhynchocinetes rigons) Clear view of shrimp sitting on coral, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Platypus - adult floating on the surface of a river grinding up food which was collected from the ground - Yungaburra
SAS-1657 Platypus - adult floating on the surface of a river grinding up food which was collected from the ground Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

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From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the shores of Monaco, shrimps captivate us with their fascinating world. In Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia, a Small Pyjama squid finds solace amidst a vibrant community of Mysid shrimp. Meanwhile in Carantec, Brittany, France, Crevette fishergirls skillfully harvest these delectable creatures from the sea. But shrimps aren't just an oceanic delight – even freshwater habitats are home to their charm. Witness an adult Platypus gracefully swimming through a river in Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland as it collects its favorite food – shrimps. Shrimping by the Sea is not only a livelihood but also an age-old tradition that connects coastal communities worldwide. Great Yarmouth Shrimper stands tall as a testament to this enduring practice. Delving into history takes us back millions of years when Fossil Fish with Shrimp (Carpopenaus) roamed ancient Lebanese waters during the Cretaceous period. A remarkable snapshot frozen in time. Sports enthusiasts gather at Roots Hall Stadium Inside and Roots Hall Stadium - Southend United FC for thrilling matches; however, let's not forget that even within these walls lies admiration for our tiny crustacean friends. Venturing across continents brings us to Africa where floating factories on shrimp rivers sustain local economies and provide sustenance for many. The resilience and resourcefulness displayed here are truly inspiring. Intricate beauty unfolds beneath the waves as we encounter gravid female Glass/Ghost shrimp delicately perched on Glass sponge (Hexactinellida), showcasing nature's artistry at coral seamounts. November paints Lofoten, Norway with hues of pink as Montague/Pink shrimp (Pandalus montagui) take center stage in this mesmerizing spectacle. Their presence adds enchantment to this picturesque landscape.