19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Coleman's partner shrimp

The Coleman's partner shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), also known as the fire urchin shrimp, has striking coloration and patterns. These shrimp often live in pairs. They have chosen the colorful fire urchin as their habitat. From this they cut off some spines to settle there. They feed on the feet of the urchins on which they live.

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Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Alor, Indonesia
Copyright: © Romina Bayer