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Squat-lobster Eumunida picta

Detailed Description

The bright red squat-lobster (Eumunida picta) is often seen among the live coral colonies, with their arms raised to grab anything edible that passes by.

Sources/Usage

NOAA-OER Florida Deep Corals.. Image courtesy of Brooke et al. 2005, NOAA-OER Florida Deep Corals

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