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Created 3/19/2014

Family Gnathophyllidae

HAWAII

Gnathophylloides mineri

   


Sand Island, Oahu, 12 feet

MINER'S URCHIN SHRIMP

Common among spines of Pebble Collector Urchins and rarely Collector Urchins.  Feeds upon detritus and clings to urchin spines for protection.  Attains 1cm.  Tropics worldwide.