オトヒメエビ

Meanings

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banded coral shrimp; coral banded shrimp; banded boxer shrimp

usually written using kana alone

A species of shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) known for its red and white bands and long pincers. Common in marine aquariums.

水すい族ぞく館かんでオトヒメエビが岩いわ陰かげから長ながい触しょっ角かくをのぞかせていた。
At the aquarium, a banded coral shrimp was poking its long antennae out from behind a rock.
オトヒメエビは鮮あざやかな赤あかと白しろの縞しま模も様ようが特とく徴ちょうだ。
The banded coral shrimp is characterized by its vivid red and white stripes.