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Ochre Sea Stars (one with small crab)

Pisaster ochraceus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Saw these in the Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve tide pools at Salt Point State Park, CA.

Habitat:

Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve tide pools

Reference Links:

Pisaster ochraceus (Brandt, 1835), Ochre Sea Star

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Sea Stars of Southern Mexico
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California Tidepools!

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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