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Sunflower Star

Pycnopodia helianthoides

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Field Notes

Description:

A large sea star. Fast moving for an echinoderm.
This one was grayish purple with bright red-orange webbing between its limbs.

Habitat:

Rocky areas.

Notes:

Comes in different colorations..

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Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedDecember 29, 2011

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