Shrimp in Clam!!!!

[rob.l]

I picked up a new Squamosa clam on the weekend and there is a hitch hiker Shrimp in it. Has any one seen this before.. Took a long time to get this pic. No one would beleive me..

Thanks
Rob

 

[PSEUDOREEFER]

Not at all dangerous to the clam and pretty hard to find.

 

[saltykirk]

Man that is soooooo neat! Congrats on your little treasure. I wonder if those little guys perform any defensive duties?

 

[ozadars]

Periclimenes sp. These shrimps have a symbiotic relationship with Tridacna clams. I dont know what they feed on, there isnt much information about these guys, but I dont think that they go out to find something to eat. They may be feeding on clam but just too little that it doesnt do any harm to the clam.

 

[rob.l]

My thought is,... as the clam filters the water any solids it strains out would have to go somewhere. maybe it feeds on those solids?

 

[JR719]

Rob,

My squammy has one also. It is not anything to be alarmed about. Don't really know the relationship, but my clam is just fine.

 

[JR719]

Here is a shot of the shrimp in mine. this is from Barry at clams direct.

http://www.clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/album_showpage.php?pic_id=116

 

[SR HELLBOY]

Rob that first pick is awesome!!!

 

[lchase12]

I want a clam, with a shrimp.

that is cool