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Colourful crustaceans

Harlequin shrimp
feast on starfish

These small shrimps may only be five
centimetres (two inches) big, but they
are fierce predators. Their diet is made
up primarily of starfish which can be
difficult to lift off the reef because
of their strong grip. However, these
mighty crustaceans work in pairs to
pry them off and carry them home for
dinner. This stunning shrimp is known
for its colourful pattern. It is white in
colour and covered in light blue spots.

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