18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Skeleton Shrimp
A skeleton shrimp (Caprella alaskana) uses its pereopod appendages to attach itself to a piece of kelp. No larger than an inch or so, numerous skeleton shrimp can be found on a single strand of kelp or eelgrass.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2020 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
Photo Location: | Burien, Washington, United States of America |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM3 |
Copyright: | © Gina Lusardi |