A highly detailed underwater macro photograph captures a tiny, transparent amphipod from the genus Phronima, perched on soft coral. The amphipod has prominent red and black eyespots, giving it a striking appearance against its otherwise see-through body. Its delicate legs and antennae extend forward as it clings to the coral. The background is a sea of soft pink and orange coral polyps, resembling padded flowers or underwater cushions, creating a dreamlike and colorful scene Species: Phronima sp. (Hyperiid Amphipod) Common Name: Hyperiid Amphipod Location: Indonesia Photo Credit: © Gregory Rothman, 2018

“Dr Seuss-ian” escape. An amphipod, often called a Ladybug, go figure, stands between polyps on a soft branching coral. Tap photo for more.

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A tiiiiny little adorable #Hyperiid #Amphipod, catches a ride atop a larval #anemone, as they drift together with the #plankton through the open ocean.
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Two different species of amphipods (#Oxycephalus and #Hyperiid) coexisting atop the bell of a jellyfish, seemingly unbothered by each other’s presence.

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