Atrina serrata Symbiont - Palaemonid Shrimp Pontonia domestica

Atlantic Pen Shrimp

    The power of shrimps claw (below top left) should not be underestimated despite its diminutive size. During the photography session the specimen pictured below inflicted a 1/4 inch gash to the right index finger of the surprised photographer.  After a little first aid to stem the flow of blood, photography resumed.

Atrina serrata Symbiont - Palaemonid Shrimp Pontonia domestica