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Captured by
Byron Davies

M-52, NGC-7635, SH2-157, SH2-158, SH2-159, SH2-161, NGC-7510

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Copepod On Pillowstar image

Copepod On Pillowstar


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Description

If you take the time to gently inspect the underside of a Pillow Starfish you may be rewarded with a find such as this copepod which is a form of shrimp living in a commensalist relationship with the starfish. The starfish provides a protective home while the shrimp keeps the starfish free from harmful bacteria and parasites.