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The Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti is the master of camouflage. This fish looks really like his host Gorgonian Sea Fan Muricella plectana: the body matches the gorgonian stem, while the tubercles match shape and often color of the polyps. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific in a depth range from 18-40m, as his host usually grows in depths over 20m, max. length 2.4 cm. The camouflage is so effective, the original specimen were discovered only after their host gorgonian had been collected and placed in an aquarium.

Soft coral porcelain crab (Lissoporcellana nakasonei)

closeup view of porcelain crab and carpet anemone

Colourful Christmas Tree Worms on a coral boulder

An orangutan crab in Anilao in Philippines

Tropical aquarium, tropical waters sea anemone macro close up tentacles

Salad Coral and red sea fish ( scalefin anthias ). Pseudanthias squamipinnis Sea life Macro, close up. Soft Coral reef Underwater photo Scuba Diver Point of View Red sea

Tube guardian, Lissocarcinus laevis, Lembeh Strait, Papua, Indonesia

The Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) is a fascinating species found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. In this image, a Boxer Crab takes center stage, showcasing its distinctive appearance and behavior. This small crab is known for its striking coloration, featuring vibrant red and white hues with intricate patterns on its carapace. What makes the Boxer Crab truly unique is its remarkable ability to wield a pair of sea anemones as defensive weapons. Each claw clutches a sea anemone, which it uses to deter potential threats. This mutualistic relationship between the crab and the anemones is a captivating example of nature's intricate connections and adaptations.

$Hairy Red Hermit Crab or Dark Knee Hermit Crab Dardanus lagopodes occurs in the Indo-Pacific from east coast of Africa to Japan and Tuamotu Archipelago in a depth range from 0-120 m, max. length 10cm. \n\nThe diet of the Hairy Red Hermit Crab is primarily herbivorous, as it feeds on various types of algae and detritus found in its habitat. It has been observed using its claws to scrape off algae from rocks and other surfaces. \n\nAs a hermit crab, Dardanus lagopodes constantly looks for suitable shells to upgrade into, as it grows throughout its life, a vital behavior, as the shell acts as its primary defense against predators. \n\nTriton Bay, Indonesia \n3°57'4.944 S 134°8'1.032 E at 16m depth$

A red and white coral crab rests atop a piece of coral of the same color, which it uses to blend in to avoid predation.

Soft Coral Close-Up, Stachelige Weichkoralle (Stereonephthya sp)

Underwater photography beauty deep sea, Red scorpionfish fish, Scorpaena scrofa, poisonous fish, fish with poisonous fin spines. and red ascidiacea tunicate Halocynthia papillosa, reef Sea life. Scuba diver point of view

Decorator crab on pink coral, taken on the Liberty Wreck at Tulamben, Bali.

$Considering the size of the Solitary Tunicates Atriolum robustum in front, max. 1.5cm, the Dendronephthya Soft Coral is still quize small. \nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia \n3°57'4.944 S 134°8'1.032 E at 16m depth$

The Soft Coral Crab (Hoplophrys oatesii) is a small and colorful crab species that is commonly found living on soft corals in the Indo-Pacific region. These crabs are expertly camouflaged to blend in with their soft coral habitat, often mimicking the coral's color and texture to avoid detection by predators. They have flattened bodies and long, spindly legs that allow them to move easily through the coral branches. Despite their small size, these crabs are an important part of the coral reef ecosystem, as they help to keep the soft coral healthy by feeding on algae and other small organisms that can harm the coral.

Thelenota Ananas captured in Sipadan, Malaysia

Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata) on a Coral. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

soft coral crab - hoplophrys oatesii on a soft coral

Striped hermit crab or rocky-shore hermit crab (Pagurus anachoretus) extreme close-up undersea, Aegean Sea, Greece, Thasos island

Sea life Orange Gorgonian coral from scuba diver point of view

Under water animal of Andaman sea, Southern thailand

Cucumaria miniata is commonly known as the orange sea cucumber due to its striking color. It its often found wedged in between rocks or crevices at the coast or on docks and can generally be identified by its orange bushy tentacles protruding above the substrate. Monterey Bay, Monterey County, California

A hairy decorator crab sits motionless using its camouflage to make itself hard to see.

A picture of a beautiful adams' urchin crab in a sea urchin

soft coral crab - hoplopphrys oatesil on a red soft coral in Lembeh

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