Lunar Crustaceans Influences

Nearing a full moon, and all the crazy things that occur underwater under lunar influences, a Whitespeckled Hermit Crab is observed picking a coating of algae f...
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Nearing a full moon, and all the crazy things that occur underwater under lunar influences, a Whitespeckled Hermit Crab is observed picking a coating of algae for a food supply. These crabs are scavengers and opportunistic omnivores in their environment. Many times, these hermit crabs will rapidly retract into their shells followed by many minutes of hiding.
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OLYMPUS TG-6

settings

Aperture 49/10 ISO 250 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 1800/100

location

Kralendijk, , AN

upload_date

Sep, 2023

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Super shot underwater!

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Agree with Ed on this one: Super underwater image!

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This guy is incredible! He also looks huge. I am thoroughly enjoying these photos while listening to my dog next to me on our bed, while my son’s dog is at. my door in a makeshift bed at my door. i really appreciate your adventures

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(both of them snoring)

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Amazing macro shot in the deep.