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Mottled Star

Evasterias troscheli

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange sea star with white spines.

Habitat:

These starfish are found anywhere from the northeast tip of russia to central california's coast and are very common. This one was found along the shoreline in Icy Straight Point in Hoonah, Alaska.

Reference Links:

Evasterias troscheli, SEA STARS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Mottled Star / Evasterias troschelii

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PublishedAugust 29, 2013

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