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Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) adult female, with Cymathoid Isopod (Cymothoa sp. ) adult pair
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Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) adult female, with Cymathoid Isopod (Cymothoa sp. ) adult pair
Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) adult female, with Cymathoid Isopod (Cymothoa sp.) adult pair, mating on head, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July
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Media ID 10390721
© FLPA/Colin Marshall
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Love Under the Sea - A Tale of Passion and Parasites
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. In this underwater snapshot, we witness a truly unique love story unfold beneath the waves. Meet our leading lady, the stunning Lyretail Anthias, gracefully swimming amidst the vibrant coral reefs of Tatawa Besar Island. But wait! There's more to this picture-perfect scene than meets the eye. Perched atop her head are not one, but two Cymathoid Isopods - adult pairs engaging in an intimate moment of copulation. Talk about taking romance to new depths! These parasitic creatures have found an unconventional way to express their affection while hitching a ride on our lovely Anthias. As if straight out of a fairy tale, these enchanting marine beings showcase their harmonious coexistence in Indonesia's Komodo National Park. The male nature coast animal island ocean female national park coastal marine Asian fish maritime aquatic Pacific Indonesian water sea Asia fishes mating Southeast Asia islands isopod anthias sea goldie fairy basslet komodo Nusa Tenggara National Parks reefs parasites isopods waters species males coasts tropics females serranidae sea fish Sunda Sea fishes Banda Sea Lesser Sunda scalefin fairy basslets animals wildlife underwater Indo-Pacific sealife adults indopacific sea goldies all play supporting roles in this mesmerizing spectacle. This extraordinary photograph captured by FLPA/Colin Marshall reminds us that love knows no boundaries - even for those who call the ocean home. So
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