Harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) female body,seen in front of a crinoid,a marine invertebrate animal. This fish uses its cryptic colouration to help it avoid predators. It feeds on tiny shrimps and plankton,sucking them up through its tube-like mouth (not seen). It reaches lengths of around 5-10 centimetres. Photographed off Sipadan,Malaysia | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Oldfield, Matthew |
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