This is a close-up, macro photograph of a very small bumblebee shrimp, which is approximately 5mm in length, excluding its claws. The shrimp is perched on one of the spines of a reddish-pink sea urchin. The shrimp's entire body is covered in a striking pattern of alternating white and dark brown pinstripes, giving it a bumblebee-like appearance. Its legs are translucent with distinct yellow and black bands. The shrimp's long, thin antennae extend forward. The sea urchin's cylindrical spines provide a textured, reddish-pink backdrop for the tiny crustacean. The background is a dark, out-of-focus body of water, making the colors and details of the shrimp and urchin stand out prominently.
One of my favorite critters. The #BumbleBeeShrimp on a Short spine urchin. Image taken under the #SingerIslandBridge.
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