Pteraster myonotus [Pteraster myonotus]
Description
This species is a classic cushion star—compact, broad-bodied, and well camouflaged against rocks and gravel. Underwater, divers may spot it tucked into crevices or resting on the seafloor, where it uses its tube feet to move and feed.
Where To See Pteraster myonotus
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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