Large live colony of Lophelia pertusa with the red crab.

This image shows a large live colony of Lophelia pertusa with the red crab (Eumunida picta) in attendance. These crabs are often found in the coral colonies and have been observed making a grab at small fish that swim within range of their claws. Image courtesy of Brooke et al, NOAA-OE, HBOI.

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