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Created 2/27/2023

Family Hippolytidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Phycocaris simulans



Anilao, Philippines
   

HAIRY or ALGAE SHRIMP

Extremely difficult to find among filamentous algae on dead coral on outer reef slopes.  Color variable.  Attains 5mm.  Red Sea to Okinawa, N. Australia, and Micronesia.