A decorator crab rests on a sea pen during a nighttime underwater scene in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. The tiny crustacean is covered with hydroid polyps, creating an effective form of camouflage among the marine organisms. The scene was photographed in the Savu Sea, where Komodo's diverse underwater habitats support an extraordinary variety of marine life.
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| Decorator crab on a sea pen, Komodo National Park, Indonesia |
Komodo National Park is renowned not only for its famous islands and terrestrial wildlife but also for its rich marine ecosystems. Coral reefs, sea pens, soft corals, and numerous invertebrates make the surrounding waters an important destination for observing underwater biodiversity.
Quick Facts
- Location: Komodo National Park, Indonesia
- Marine region: Savu Sea
- Subject: Decorator crab
- Habitat: Sea pen
- Behavior: Camouflage among marine organisms
- Setting: Nighttime underwater environment