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Photo #13370859

Published: 25 feb, 2026

Nikon Z7AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED1/30f/22ISO 100105 mm

Luis Arpa

Hospitalet, Spain

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A laced moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) holds its mouth wide open while a Pacific cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) moves across its teeth. This is a classic cleaning interaction: the eel signals cooperation by gaping and remaining still while the shrimp removes parasites and decaying tissue from its oral cavity.

Behind the pair, a school of cardinalfish demonstrates how cleaning stations act as hubs of activity on busy reefs. Despite the eel’s fearsome appearance, the behaviour is entirely peaceful—predator and prey temporarily relinquish their roles. This photo is meaningful because it documents a biologically important symbiosis that maintains reef health and highlights the trust-based interactions that structure marine ecosystems.

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