Caridea Collection

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Graceful Anemone Shrimp on Fire Anemone (Phyllodiscus sp) - Tanjung Usi 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Pair of Harlequin Shrimps - Sidem dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Pair of Harlequin Shrimps - Sidem dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Coral Shrimp with eggs in coral - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Coral Shrimp with eggs in coral - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali

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Hippolytidae Shrimp larva floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Hippolytidae Shrimp larva floating in water column - Blackwater night

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Zebra Mantis Shrimp - camouflaged in hole - night dive - Sakokreng Jetty dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Coral Commensal Shrimp on coral - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

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Yellownose Shrimpgoby - with Randall's Snapping Shrimp, Alpheus randalli, cleaning hole - Pong Pong dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

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Pygmy Squid with shrimp (Palaemonidae Family) prey - night dive - Murex House Reef dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp in Bubble Coral (Plerogyra sinuosa) - Tiga Batu dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Graceful Anemone Shrimps on Fire Anemone (Phyllodiscus sp) - Tanjung Usi 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Pair of Squat Shrimps on Bubble Coral (Plerogyra sinuosa) - Sabora 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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A crinoid commensal shrimp, Periclimenes cornutus, on a crinoid, Philippines. These tiny crustaceans are commensal on crinoids or feather stars and take their color from the host

A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp sits on a host anemone
A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) sits on a host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of

Illustration of Painted Prawn (Alope spinifrons) carrying piece of starfish, Cowrie (Cypraea) snail on harp coral

A banded Tozeuma shrimp camouflages itself in black coral
A banded Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) camouflages itself in black coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A Tozeuma shrimp blends into its reef surroundings
A Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Spotted cleaner shrimp on pink tipped anemone in Curacao

Popcorn Shrmp on an anenome on a Fijian Reef
Popcorn shrmp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) on an anenome on a Fijian Reef

Harlequin shrimp with bright red sponge in the background, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with bright red sponge in the background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber
Orange, purple and white imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on beige spotted sea cucumber, Batangas, Philippines

Pair of Tiger shrimp over orange sponge
Pair of Tiger shrimp (Palaemon pacificus) over orange sponge, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp, head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Blue spotted harlequin shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of spiny tiger shrimp crawl on the seafloor
A pair of spiny tiger shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma) crawl on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Cleaner shrimp on an anemone in Curacao

A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
A colorful emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) sits on a sea cucumber in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A saltwater shrimp living on bubble coral in Lembeh Strait
An almost invisible shrimp (Vir philippinensis) lives among the bulbous tentacles of a bubble coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

A pair of Harlequin shrimp with one feeding off a starfish, Bali
A pair of Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with one feeding off a starfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp sitting atop a starfish, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), sitting atop a starfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp feeding on the arm of an orange starfish, Bali, Indonesia
Pair of blue and white harlequin shrimp feeding on the arm of an orange starfish, Bali, Indonesia

A tiny emperor shrimp on a nudibranch
A tiny emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitches a ride on a nudibranch in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A saltwater shrimp on bubble coral
A saltwater shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia
Blue and white harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia

Shellfish, raw and cooked

Swimming Shrimp (Caridea) surrounded by its young, side view

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Caridea is a fascinating order of small marine crustaceans, commonly known as shrimp. With over 3, 000 species worldwide, these creatures exhibit an incredible diversity in size, coloration, and behavior. (UW INDO 2036 30) Found in various aquatic habitats ranging from freshwater to saltwater environments, Caridea shrimps are highly adaptable and can be seen thriving in both tropical and temperate regions. (UW INDO 2033 16) The name "Caridea" stems from the Greek words "karis, " meaning shrimp or prawn, and "eidos, " referring to form or appearance. This aptly describes their distinct body shape characterized by a curved abdomen tucked beneath the thorax. (UW INDO 2026 20) These captivating crustaceans possess remarkable eyesight thanks to their compound eyes that allow them to detect even the slightest movement around them. (UW INDO 1971 73) Caridean shrimps play crucial roles within their ecosystems as they serve as both predators and prey. Their omnivorous diet includes algae, detritus (dead organic matter), small fish larvae, and even other smaller shrimps. (UW INDO 1903 51) Some species exhibit intriguing symbiotic relationships with other marine organisms. For instance, cleaner shrimp establish cleaning stations where larger fish come for grooming sessions while enjoying a tasty meal of parasites on the shrimp's body. (UW INDO 1902 19) Interestingly enough, certain species have evolved unique adaptations such as bioluminescent organs called photophores that emit light signals used for communication or attracting mates. (13131101) (13131097) (13131082) (13131081) (13131077) (NA) In conclusion, (NA) Caridea represents an incredibly diverse group of marine crustaceans that continue to captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike.