Family

Common name: Aliciidae

Scientific name: Aliciidae

Aliciidae is a family of small, transparent planktonic shrimp found in open waters. While not typically kept in home aquariums due to their planktonic nature and the challenges of maintaining such organisms, they are an important food source for many marine species. In the wild, they play a crucial role in the marine food web, being prey for a variety of fish and invertebrates. Their bioluminescence is a fascinating adaptation for communication and predator avoidance.

  1. Caribbean coral garden
    Common name: stinging anemone
    Scientific name: Lebrunia danae
  2. coral or anemone glowing under blacklight, glow fluorescent at night
    Common name: Night anemone
    Scientific name: Phyllodiscus semoni