echeng 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Hello, everyone. I think I may have asked to have this ID'ed in the past, but I don't remember. Can't find it in my books. Help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Phycocaris simulans I think. We've had a couple of threads about it. It looks like there's something draped on the body - can you tell what it is in high-res? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davichin 18 Posted April 25, 2012 Phycocaris simulans I think. We've had a couple of threads about it. It looks like there's something draped on the body - can you tell what it is in high-res? I also photographed it a couple of weeks ago and it also had the look of something draped around, so I guess it is part of the shrimp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted April 25, 2012 A non-hairy version of Phycocaris simulans? Here it is, in high(er) res: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Oh wow! That circle of fine hairs around the eye is fabulous! Never noticed it before. Art's opinion on similar shots was maybe Phycocaris simulans, maybe a new species of Phycocaris. I'll send this off to him, see if he known something more at this point. Davichin - same animal or a different one? They must be pretty territorial if it's the same one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Just heard from Art. He says that he's seen both hairy & non-hairy shrimp like this identified as Phycocaris simulans. Whether both forms really belong to the same species can't be resolved without examining specimens so someday he hopes to get some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davichin 18 Posted April 25, 2012 Oh wow! That circle of fine hairs around the eye is fabulous! Never noticed it before. Art's opinion on similar shots was maybe Phycocaris simulans, maybe a new species of Phycocaris. I'll send this off to him, see if he known something more at this point. Davichin - same animal or a different one? They must be pretty territorial if it's the same one. Different one (mine was taken at Lembeh...), never met Eric. Attached is a pic of mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted April 27, 2012 Looks like a fluffy pile of detritus after passing through someone's digestive tract! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
