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Photo by ReannaDee
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I saw this in a tank at the Oklahoma Aquarium but it wasn't the main attraction, so no identifying label. I was fascinated by this giant fat seastar! I would love to ID it.

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this is a Leather Star (Dermasterias imbricata) with itssurfce tentacles open for feeding.
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PublishedMay 19, 2011

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