Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
~~><((((º>
Commensalism Gallery
Commensalism is a type of relationship between two living organisms in which one organism benefits from the other without harming it. A commensal species benefits from another species by obtaining locomotion, shelter, food, or support from the host species, which (for the most part) neither benefits nor is harmed. Mutualism is a relationship that benefits both organisms.
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes magnificus, Indonesia
Saddleback Anemonefish
Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion polymnus, seeking the protection of an anemone, Gangga Island, Indonesia
Zebra crab
Zebra Crab, Zebrida adamsii, Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Orbicular burrfish
Orbicular burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis, being cleaned of parasites by this cleaner goby. Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Orbicular burrfish
Orbicular burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis, being cleaned of parasites by this cleaner goby. Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Spinecheek Anemonefish (Clownfish)
Spinecheek Anemonefish (Clownfish), Premnas biaculeatus, seeking the protection of an anemone, Ambon, Indonesia
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp, (Periclimenes pedersoni), seeking the protection of a Corkscrew Anemone, (Bartholomea annulata) in St. Vincent
Orangespotted Goby
Orangespotted Goby, Nes longus, Singer Island, Florida. Perched at entrance of burrow as commensal shrimps removes sand from the burrow.
Porcelain Crab
Porcelain Crab, (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) , on an anemone, Lembeh, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes holthuisi, Indonesia
Carry Crab
Carry Crab, (Dorippe frascone), carrying a False Fire Urchin, Astropyga radiata, for protection, Lembeh, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes venustus, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes magnificus, Indonesia
Anemonefish in anemone
Anemonefish Amphiprion sp., seeking the protection of an anemone, Indonesia
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa , St Vincent
Sponge Zoanthids
Sponge Zoanthids, Parazoanthus parasiticus, growing symbiotically on Red Boring Sponge, Cliona delitrix, Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Cleaner Shrimp cleaning Black-Saddled Toby
Cleaner Shrimp, Lysmata amboinensis, cleaning Black-Saddled Toby, Canthigaster valentini, Ambon, Indonesia
Commensal Shrimp on Blue Sea Star
Commensal Shrimp ,Periclimenes soror, Komodo Island, Indonesia, camouflages well with sea star
Needle Shrimp
Needle Shrimp, Stegopontonia commensalis on sea urchin spine Bali, Indonesia
Symmetrical Brain Coral, with algae
Symmetrical Brain Coral, Diplora strigosa, Roatan Honduras, green is Zooxanthellae algae
Flagtail Shrimp goby
Flagtail Shrimp goby, Amblyeleotris sp. with commensal shrimp with whom it shares a burrow Bali, Indonesia
Clark’s Anemonefish
Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), seeking the protection of an anemone, Fiji
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search below, you will have the ability to add any image to your “Favorites.” Your Favorites Collection is your own custom gallery. As long as you use the same computer, it will automatically remember what is in your Collection via cookies.
As an added convenience for you, we have added the ability for you to submit your Collection to us at Andrew J. Martinez Photography. We can instantly see the same images you are looking at and answer any questions that you might have.
Enjoy the site, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
~~><((((º>
Commensalism Gallery
Commensalism is a type of relationship between two living organisms in which one organism benefits from the other without harming it. A commensal species benefits from another species by obtaining locomotion, shelter, food, or support from the host species, which (for the most part) neither benefits nor is harmed. Mutualism is a relationship that benefits both organisms.
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes magnificus, Indonesia
Lined Nembrotha nudibranch
Lined Nembrotha Nembrotha Lined, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Saddleback Anemonefish
Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion polymnus, seeking the protection of an anemone, Gangga Island, Indonesia
Zebra crab
Zebra Crab, Zebrida adamsii, Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Orbicular burrfish
Orbicular burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis, being cleaned of parasites by this cleaner goby. Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Orbicular burrfish
Orbicular burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis, being cleaned of parasites by this cleaner goby. Ambon, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Spinecheek Anemonefish (Clownfish)
Spinecheek Anemonefish (Clownfish), Premnas biaculeatus, seeking the protection of an anemone, Ambon, Indonesia
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp, (Periclimenes pedersoni), seeking the protection of a Corkscrew Anemone, (Bartholomea annulata) in St. Vincent
Orangespotted Goby
Orangespotted Goby, Nes longus, Singer Island, Florida. Perched at entrance of burrow as commensal shrimps removes sand from the burrow.
Porcelain Crab
Porcelain Crab, (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) , on an anemone, Lembeh, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes holthuisi, Indonesia
Carry Crab
Carry Crab, (Dorippe frascone), carrying a False Fire Urchin, Astropyga radiata, for protection, Lembeh, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes venustus, Indonesia
Anemone (Commensal) Shrimp
Commensal Shrimp, Periclimenes magnificus, Indonesia
Anemonefish in anemone
Anemonefish Amphiprion sp., seeking the protection of an anemone, Indonesia
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa , St Vincent
Sponge Zoanthids
Sponge Zoanthids, Parazoanthus parasiticus, growing symbiotically on Red Boring Sponge, Cliona delitrix, Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Cleaner Shrimp cleaning Black-Saddled Toby
Cleaner Shrimp, Lysmata amboinensis, cleaning Black-Saddled Toby, Canthigaster valentini, Ambon, Indonesia
Commensal Shrimp on Blue Sea Star
Commensal Shrimp ,Periclimenes soror, Komodo Island, Indonesia, camouflages well with sea star
Needle Shrimp
Needle Shrimp, Stegopontonia commensalis on sea urchin spine Bali, Indonesia
Symmetrical Brain Coral, with algae
Symmetrical Brain Coral, Diplora strigosa, Roatan Honduras, green is Zooxanthellae algae
Flagtail Shrimp goby
Flagtail Shrimp goby, Amblyeleotris sp. with commensal shrimp with whom it shares a burrow Bali, Indonesia
Clark’s Anemonefish
Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), seeking the protection of an anemone, Fiji
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search, you will have the ability to add any image to your “Favorites.” Your Favorites Collection is your own custom gallery. As long as you use the same computer, it will automatically remember what is in your Collection via cookies.
As an added convenience for you, we have added the ability for you to submit your Collection to us at Andrew J. Martinez Photography. We can instantly see the same images you are looking at and answer any questions that you might have.
Enjoy the site, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
