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Autumn's first day in North America brings vibrant colors to Texas, but under the sea, a different kind of spectacle unfolds. The Stripe-breasted Starthroat, or Heliomaster squamosus, with its distinctive white stripes, darts among the coral. In the depths, a Tarantula spider, with its intricate exoskeleton, waits patiently. Meanwhile, on tropical reefs in the Pacific, Humpback or White-striped Cleaner Shrimp form groups, offering their cleaning services to various marine creatures. From fish and eels to the Tomato Cod, these tiny shrimp ensure their clients remain parasite-free. As the underwater world thrives with life, these fascinating creatures add to the rich diversity of the ocean ecosystem.