Marine biologist Kaori Wakabayashi took on research that uncovered some of the unique behaviors of phyllosoma, the larval form of slipper and spiny lobsters. It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating them means imbibing the good fortune, rosy health, and formidable power embodied by the dragon.