Mates for life, the Shrimp and the Goby have a mutually symbiotic relationship: They depend on each
Mates for life, the Shrimp and the Goby have a mutually symbiotic relationship: They depend on each other to survive. The shrimp and goby are an amusing little couple, whose burrows are often found on coral overhangs or on a patch of sand or coral rubble. They have an interesting relationship and a very clear division of labor: The shrimp is virtually blind, but is an amazing burrower and a very hard worker. She works all day to maintain a tunnel that she will share with the goby, who needs a safe haven for protection. On the other hand, the goby acts as watchmen outside the tunnel, guarding the burrow, watching for prey or predator while the shrimp continues to ‘clean house’. (Photograph: Doug Richardson) -- source link
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