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Linckia laevigata

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Field Notes

Description:

About 30cm in diameter, tubular-elongated arms with rounded tips.

Habitat:

Spotted at Sea Flores, Komodo area, Indonesia, it's found in shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific region. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds.

Notes:

The genus Linckia is recognized by scientists as being possessed of remarkable regenerative capabilities and may be able to reproduce asexually.
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Asteroidea Order: Valvatida Family: Ophidiasteridae Genus: Linckia Species: L. laevigata

Reference Links:

Linckia laevigata - Wikipedia

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