Pteraster hymenasteroides [Pteraster hymenasteroides]
Description
This species typically shows up as a compact, star-shaped sea star clinging to hard bottoms. Underwater, its surface can look finely patterned, giving it a distinct “ornamented” look compared with smoother relatives. Divers often notice it more by texture and silhouette than by color alone.
Where To See Pteraster hymenasteroides
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Velatid Sea Urchins
Velatida
|
| Family |
Pterasterid
Pterasteridae
|
| Genus |
Slime Stars
Pteraster
|
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