That transparent shell next to our mantis shrimp is not a ghost, but his molt! 👻 But what's cooler than that? The urchin next to it is feeding on it! While urchins primarily eat algae, they are opportunistic feeders and will consume small animals or organic material when available. This can include sea cucumbers, mussels, sponges, and occasionally the molts of other animals. Molts like this one are packed with nutrients, making them a tasty (and sustainable!) treat for these prickly sea creatur

A little self-care goes a long way! The beautiful-yet-deadly peacock mantis shrimp has incredibly complex eyes, able to see in both infrared and ultraviolet spectra. With 16 color-detecting receptors compared to the three that humans have, it can see many more colors than we can. This mantis shrimp at Shedd was seen cleaning those incredible peepers! | Shedd Aquarium