What is this?

[Aqua Sanctuary]

it looks like a little dood!

 

[Predator 1]

That creature is definitely moving on its own, and not being blown around.

 

[serafino]

Found out finally what it was/is. Its called a skeleton shrimp. http://ux.brookdalecc.edu/staff/sandyhook/taxonomy/crustaceans/skeleton.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeleton_shrimp
http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/ezidweb/animals/Caprellidamphipods.htm

 

[BIGgourami]

Ok I think I know what this is now, A skeleton shrimp Caprellid Amphipod. I found a link on RC site.

a little late on the uptake there Ser, lol

 

[serafino]

Ya lol well I just found out about those guys yesterday. Then I was thinking '"Didn't someone post something very similar and not know what it was?" lol well anyway its probably dead now but w/e.

 

[spotfin]

They are found up here in the Gulf of Maine.

 

[Onion01]

taken straight from wiki

Females of some species of skeleton shrimp kill the males after mating, using venom injected by a venomous claw.

venom injected by a venomous claw?!? that is the coolest animal ever!!!

 

[rmorse]

taken straight from wiki



venom injected by a venomous claw?!? that is the coolest animal ever!!!

 

[BIGgourami]

wow it really is a SW mantis..

F(&% that stupid stomatopod.. this is LEGIT!!!!