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Harlequin Shrimp: Small but Fierce

by oceans | Apr 4, 2015 | Conservation, scuba diving Costa Rica, Scuba diving Manuel Antonio, snorkeling Costa Rica

Peering into a crevice, you stumble upon what looks to be a beautiful underwater flower. Taking a closer look, you notice it has legs and its holding a starfish captive. What is this unique little creature? It’s a Harlequin shrimp, also known as Hymenocera...