The goby may be a small and common fish, but there’s much more to it than meets the eye. Gobies form a fascinating symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp - a close and long-term partnership between two entirely different species. In this case, both animals benefit: the nearly blind shrimp builds and maintains a shared burrow, while the goby keeps watch for predators. When danger approaches, the goby flicks its tail to warn the shrimp, who quickly retreats into the safety of the burrow. It’s a