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They are generally small, long-legged insects and the body length of most species is between 2 and 12 mm (0.08–0.47 in). A few are between 12 and 25 mm (0.47–0.98 in). [ 5 ] Among widespread genera, the North Hemisphere Aquarius includes the largest species, generally exceeding 12 mm (0.47 in), at least among females, and the largest ...
Some species of other reef inhabitants prey on this species of sea star. Various pufferfishes, Charonia species (triton shells), harlequin shrimp, and even some sea anemones have been observed to eat whole or parts of the sea stars. [3] The Blue Linckia is also prone to parasitization by a species of the parasitic gastropod Thyca crystallina.
The reef triggerfish is recorded to make three distinct sounds that have been categorized as grinding, drumming, grunting, and snapping. [7] Attached is a recording of what drumming sounds are. [8] [9] The grinding sounds are heard when eating. This is thought to be a signal used to indicate to other reef triggerfish that the territory is theirs.
Aquatic insects live mostly in freshwater habitats, and there are very few marine insect species. [9] The only true examples of pelagic insects are the sea skaters , which belongs to the order Hemiptera, and there are a few types of insects that live in the intertidal zone , including larvae of caddisflies from the family Chathamiidae , [ 10 ...
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Enoplometopus antillensis (commonly dwarf reef lobster, [1] Atlantic reef lobster [4] or flaming reef lobster [5]) is a species of reef lobster endemic to warmer parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It is found at depths of 5–201 m (16–659 ft) in rocky and coral reefs , where it hides in small crevices. [ 1 ]
Some species are small enough to be considered reef safe. They may also be employed as cleaner fish to combat sea-lice infestations in salmon farms. [32] Commercial fish farming of cleaner wrasse for sea-lice pest control in commercial salmon farming has developed in Scotland as lice busters, with apparent commercial benefit and viability.
Sea snakes, or coral reef snakes, are elapid snakes that inhabit marine environments for most or all of their lives. They belong to two subfamilies, Hydrophiinae and Laticaudinae . Hydrophiinae also includes Australasian terrestrial snakes, whereas Laticaudinae only includes the sea kraits ( Laticauda ), of which three species are found ...