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Striking Sea Star

Euretaster insignis

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

This Striking Sea Star - Euretaster insignis are not commonly seen and considered rare. What's more striking about this particular Striking Sea Star is that it only has 4 arms, instead of the typical 5 arms.

Notes:

For more info on this rare Striking Sea Star, check out this article :

https://reefbuilders.com/2015/05/18/rarely-striking-sea-star/#

New Organism to Project Noah

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Comments (4)
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Daniele for your appreciation :)
DanielePralong
More marvels from you Albert! Appropriate common name too.
Leuba Ridgway
Thank you so much for sharing this spotting and information -very interesting. This species looks extra cute !

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