Xenia soft coral crab lives its life in between the polyps of some of the species of the pulsating X
Xenia soft coral crab lives its life in between the polyps of some of the species of the pulsating Xenia soft corals. These are a great place to look for hidden gems on a night dive. There are shrimps, crabs, nudibranchs and even filefish that make this their home and have camouflage that make them both beautiful and hard to find. A little patience is needed to scour the small patches of corals for these animals but it’s worth the effort. These corals tend to be found in the shallows, as they contain microscopic algae within their cells that require the sun’s light in order to survive. (Photograph: Richard Smith) -- source link
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