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Knobby star

Pisaster giganteous

Photo by BlueFerns
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This is likely the most beautiful starfish i have found. It is spiny, and bright purple. I have it classified as an ochre sea star but im not quite positive that this is what it is. Remarkable.

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2011

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