Neotrypaea californiensis

This shrimp, commonly known as bay ghost shrimp, was found at Willapa Bay. The shrimp was found deep in the soft sediment in the mid intertidal area. Before digging out the shrimp there were air bubbles coming out of the sand.

This bay ghost shrimp was found at Willapa Bay in the soft sediment on 4/20/07. Photo by Bonnie Becker.

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