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Old 04-28-2007, 07:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hitch Hiker Discovered.

Hitch Hiker Discovered

During my daily observations of my aquarium I have come to discover a Hitch Hiker hidden among the branches of my Acropora Coral? Although he is extremely hidden and oblivious to my camera I managed to find a stock photograph on Reef Central. Can someone please identify what this creature is? Also identification of the type of Acropora I have would also be greatly appreciated. I would like their Latin names as well if possible.

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Old 04-28-2007, 11:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You could ask Louis. Ho won tank of th emonth over there so he's easy enough to find. Nice guy.
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That's a bandit acro crab, either Tetralia nigrolineata or Tetralia rubridactyla. These crabs are obligate commensals that won't survive if theyre removed from the host Acropora. They get shelter & food from the acro. In return, they keep the acro clean & defend it from predators. Scientific studies have shown that acros with crabs live longer, grow faster, & in general are healthier than acros without crabs.
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Thank you Leslie..... I feel lucky!
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