Harlequin prawn-goby and Snapping shrimp, symbiosis

   The symbiosis between the Harlequin prawn-goby and the Snapping shrimp is a classic mutualism, where the shrimp builds and cleans a shared burrow in the sand, and the goby, with its excellent eyesight, guards the entrance, warning its visually impaired partner of danger. The Harlequin prawn-goby's overall coloration is characterized by light brown tones. The head is light. Vertical greenish-brown stripes, interspersed with lighter stripes, run across the entire body. Dark brown spots appear on the sides. Pink spots are scattered across the head. There are also blue dots on the head and body. The Djibouti snapping shrimp has greenish-brown stripes on a white background. It is known for its ability to produce a loud snapping sound with its claws.