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Sunflower Star

Pycnopodia helianthoides

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Field Notes

Description:

A juvenile sunflower sea star. They are relatively swift moving for an echinoderm. This one is colored grey-purple with a pale tan underside. My hand is in the first photo for size comparison. The video demonstrated movement in the animal.

Notes:

Juvenile.

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Comments (2)

Thanks! It was indeed a treasure to find. Little cutie. :3

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