Cleaner wrasse cleaning a divers ear
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Cleaner wrasse cleaning a divers ear
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a divers ear. Due to the huge numbers of divers in Thailand, the wrasses have adapted to cleaning divers as well as the usual fish. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand
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© GEORGETTE DOUWMA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Andaman Sea Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse Cleaning Diver Diving Labroides Dimidiatus Scuba South East Asian Southeast Asia Thai Thailand Tropic Tropics Underwater Wild
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness an extraordinary interaction between a Bluestreak cleaner wrasse and a diver in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. As the ocean teems with divers flocking to this popular destination, these intelligent wrasses have evolved to adapt their cleaning services beyond just fish. The image showcases the delicate moment when the male Bluestreak cleaner wrasse fearlessly approaches the Caucasian diver's ear. With its vibrant blue stripes contrasting against its white body, this tiny creature demonstrates its remarkable ability to clean not only marine life but also human ears. The intricate details captured by Georgette Douwma from Science Photo Library highlight the fascinating partnership between nature and technology. This photograph serves as a testament to both human curiosity and animal adaptation in Southeast Asia's tropical waters. It reminds us of our interconnectedness with wildlife and how even underwater ecosystems can surprise us with their diversity. As we marvel at this unique encounter, let us appreciate the wonders of marine biology unfolding beneath our seas. This image is a reminder that there is still so much left to explore and understand about our natural world – where humans coexist alongside creatures like the Bluestreak cleaner wrasse in perfect harmony.
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