Flagtail Shrimp Goby Exits a Burrow
A flagtail shrimp goby (A. yanoi) exits burrow, off the coast of Indonesia.
- Image ID 56940906
- Length 00:00:21
- Production Company Kyle Roepke
- Resolution
- FormatMP4
Synopsis
The pistol shrimp and goby have a mutually beneficial relationship. The shrimp constructs a burrow, providing the goby with shelter. In return, the goby, positioned at the burrow entrance, warns the shrimp of potential dangers through tail or head flicking.
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Kyle Roepke