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Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus
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Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus
Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea
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Love Triangle Gone Wrong - A Portrait of Drama Under the Sea!
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. In this photo print, we witness a real-life soap opera unfolding beneath the waves. Meet our protagonist, the charismatic Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus), who finds himself in quite a predicament. Infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites, his once peaceful existence has turned into a tangled web of love and betrayal. The star of the show is undoubtedly the female parasite perched between our hero's eyes. With her larger size and commanding presence, she seems to have taken control of his life. But wait! The plot thickens as smaller male parasites vie for her attention, creating an unconventional love triangle that would make even Shakespeare blush. As they swim through Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman's crystal-clear waters, these fish are unwittingly caught up in their own underwater melodrama. Will our brave soldierfish find a way to break free from this parasitic entanglement? Or will he forever be under the spell of these cunning crustaceans? Join us on this thrilling journey into marine intrigue as we explore nature's fascinating world below sea level. From breathtaking coral reefs to vibrant marine life, every corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered - even if it means enduring some unexpected relationship drama along the way! (Photo by Alex Mustard)
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