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Family Gnathophyllidae

HAWAII

Gnathophyllium americanum

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

BUMBLEBEE SHRIMP

Uncommon under rocks in shallow water.  Often found as pair.  Feeds upon tube feet of echinoderms.  Attains 1/2 inch.  Tropics worldwide.