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Common Sun Star

Crossaster papposus

Photo by LauraMaria
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Field Notes

Description:

We were walking down the beach and found this guy washed up. About 7cm in diameter.

Habitat:

Sandy or rocky bottoms, coastal to 1000m depth, found throughout Eastern Atlantic.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LauraMaria
Thank you Isabela, I think it's surprising for many people to find such a brightly coloured creature in the North Sea!
LauraMaria
Nope, but we did dub this guy Patrick!

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PublishedMay 1, 2011

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