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Field Notes

Description:

Pinkish orange sea star with small anemone-like patches.
Diameter: aprox. 8 inches

Habitat:

Tide pools at Seal Cove, San Francisco.
Cold, rocky water.

Notes:

When you touch the skin of this sea star the patches of anemone-like patches retract and give the star a spotted look.

Species ID Suggestions

Sea star
KelseyEvans-Layng
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2012

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