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Blue Star

Linckia laevigata

Photo by LauraMaria
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Field Notes

Description:

Though there are other colour variations of this species, the most commonly found one is blue, either light or dark. Found on reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Characterised by its long, tubular arms with blunt ends. Moves using many tiny yellow feet on its underside.

Notes:

There were a lot of these, and I did see a few orange and purple versions.

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Comments (8)
Nicholas4
Thanks LauraMaria.. allthough their name is "Seastar" not starfish..hahaha.. I saw that photo a whlie back.. I also like Astronomy..more wonders to see there..
LauraMaria
Oh wow, that photo is awesome Nicholas! I agree, very similar shade of blue, these starfish are amazing to find on the reef!
Nicholas4
Forgot the Neptune link, here you go.. http://io9.com/5820120/today-is-the-first-anniversary-of-the-discovery-of-neptune-++-in-neptune-years
Nicholas4
Breath taking Blue! It looks like Planet Neptune! check out the link.. As is, Neptune, the God of the Sea in Greek and Roman mythology might have given it his blessing after all!! WOW!
LauraMaria
Hahaha Luc! Actually, starfish have two different kinds of stomach, hopefully you don't ;)
LucBertrand
Hahahaha They have no brain? Just a stomach, legs! hahahahah That is what the girls are always telling me :)) Hahahaha Wow you are lucky to have seen this beautiful star :))
LauraMaria
I wish I lived here! There's a research base my university owns out there, so I got the opportunity to go out there a couple of times :) And yup, it's alive! Underneath is a mouth, they have no brains. Just a stomach with legs! And yes, I loved their blue colour, so vibrant!
LucBertrand
Super! It is alive? Beautiful star, his beautiful blue :)) Do you live in paradise? If one day I travel, it will be a Kaledupa :)) nice picture !

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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