Pteraster hystrix [Pteraster hystrix]
Description
Pteraster hystrix is known for its spiny, bristly appearance, with arms that can look bristled or spiked. On reefs and rocky areas, it may look like a small cluster of spines arranged in a star shape. Divers who slow down and scan carefully can find it tucked into crevices or resting on the seafloor.
Where To See Pteraster hystrix
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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