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common sea star

Photo by David
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44.0928, -69.104

Field Notes

Description:

We found this medium-sized sea star feeding on a dead green crab. It's the first time I have observed this behavior.

Habitat:

rocky shore near boat launch in busy working harbor - just above low tide line

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Comments (3)
Carol Snow Milne
Cool! And your boot and jeans give it that added personal effect. Great observation!
EllaSagarin
That's pretty cool! I have never seen that before!
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PublishedNovember 5, 2011

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