As mentioned previously, Pacific Cleaners live in or near coral reefs. These reefs are normally around 4 to 40 meters (16 to 131 feet) underwater. Fishers catch marine animals at this relative distance.
These shrimps have the ability to distinguish predatory from non-predatory client. An article that described the difference in behavior when Pacific Cleaners interacted with predators and non-predator clients described that they cleaned the teeth of predators in less interactions. There was a higher count of interactions between non-predators and shrimp. Shrimps assessed their client's behavioral actions to classify them as predators and non-predators. The size of the animal influences the selectivity.
I have to be quick so I don't get eaten.
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As previously mentioned, the Lysmata Ambionensis, have symbiotic relationships with their host species, most commonly coral reefs (Phylum: Cnidarians). Moreover, this species follows a circadian rhythm, being more awake during the day and residing in the host species at night. The circadian rhythm is due to the photoperiod changes, causing a neurological stimulus when being exposed to light.
I have attended multiple clients now during the day. I am exhausted, what a day it has been. On to my last and favorite client.