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| Goby
and snapping shrimp partners updated Sep 2020 Where seen? These fish and shrimp partnership is seen on some of our shores. Their co-operation is so good that both animals usually quickly disappear into their shared burrow at the slightest sign of danger. Be patient and still, and soon, they will emerge once again. Features: The shrimp goby lives in the same burrow with a snapping shrimp. With keener eyesight, the goby keeps a look-out while the shrimp busily digs out and maintains their shared home. The shrimp is literally constantly in touch with the goby with at least one of its antennae always on the goby. When the goby darts into the burrow, the shrimp is right behind it! |
 Many-banded snapping shrimp with an adult Saddled shrimp-goby. Pulau Semakau, Feb 09 Photos shared by Tang Hung Bun. |
 There seems to be TWO shrimps in the burrow. |
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| Goby and snapping shrimp partners on Singapore shores |
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| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
 Many-banded snapping shrimp with a young Saddled shrimp-goby. St. John's Island, Dec 16 Photo shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
 Many-banded snapping shrimp with a young Saddled shrimp-goby. St. John's Island, Oct 11 Photo shared by Rene Ong on facebook. |
 Many-banded snapping shrimp with a young Saddled shrimp-goby. Beting Bemban Besar, May 10 Photo shared by James Koh on his blog. |
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