Lump on peppermint shrimp

[Cthulukelele]

What is the lump on this shrimp

 

[James M]

Looks like a isopod parasite

 

[Cthulukelele]

Will it kill the shrimp?

 

[James M]

Is it a parasite ?
@DSC reef

 

[DSC reef]

Honestly not sure. Almost looks like its holding a piece of rubble. At this point keep an eye on it, maybe it will melt off.

 

[Cthulukelele]

It does look like a shrimp isopod parasite