Pteraster militarioides [Pteraster militarioides]
Description
Divers may find this species tucked onto rocky substrates, often appearing as a sturdy, low-profile starfish. Its rough, armored appearance and cushion-like shape make it stand out against smoother rock, especially when light catches the surface.
Where To See Pteraster militarioides
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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