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Sea Cucumber

Emperor shrimp on a sea cucumber in the Lembeh Strait
Creature Feature

Creature Feature: Emperor Shrimp

The Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) is a commensal shrimp and a member of the Palaemonidae. Sounds strange, but looks really beautiful: Characteristic is its attractive red, white and purple colouration and its commensalism. The Emperor Shrimp can be found on several species of Sea Cucumbers and Nudibranchs (for example Risbecia Read more about Creature Feature: Emperor Shrimp

By NAD Lembeh, 15 years ago October 7, 2026

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