Prickly Cushion Star [Pteraster marsippus]
Description
Often seen as a low, cushion-like starfish, this species clings firmly to rocky or reef surfaces. Divers may notice its densely textured, spiny-looking surface and the way it blends into the substrate, making it easy to overlook until you get close.
Where To See Prickly Cushion Star
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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