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Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea. It is one of the most culturally diverse countries on Earth with over 841 different languages. There are many traditional societies, with over 80 percent of the population living in rural areas. PNG is one of the least explored countries of the world, with many undiscovered species of plants and animals thought to exist in the interior of the country.
Commensal Emperor Shrimp and Tryon's Risbecia Nudibranch
Commensalism is a form of symbiosis where one species (the shrimp) benefits while its host (the nudibranch) gains no benefit but remains unharmed by the association.
The shrimp hitches a ride while foraging the black sand bottom.
Dinah's Beach, Papua New Guinea
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science 2013 Underwater Photography Contest - 2nd place, Macro category
Commensalism is a form of symbiosis where one species (the shrimp) benefits while its host (the nudibranch) gains no benefit but remains unharmed by the association.
The shrimp hitches a ride while foraging the black sand bottom.
Dinah's Beach, Papua New Guinea
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science 2013 Underwater Photography Contest - 2nd place, Macro category
Commensal Emperor Shrimp and Tryon's Risbecia Nudibranch
Commensalism is a form of symbiosis where one species (the shrimp) benefits while its host (the nudibranch) gains no benefit but remains unharmed by the association.
The shrimp hitches a ride while foraging the black sand bottom.
Dinah's Beach, Papua New Guinea
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science 2013 Underwater Photography Contest - 2nd place, Macro category
Commensalism is a form of symbiosis where one species (the shrimp) benefits while its host (the nudibranch) gains no benefit but remains unharmed by the association.
The shrimp hitches a ride while foraging the black sand bottom.
Dinah's Beach, Papua New Guinea
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science 2013 Underwater Photography Contest - 2nd place, Macro category