Pteraster octaster [Pteraster octaster]
Description
This cushion star typically shows a compact central body with a set of arms radiating outward, giving it a distinct star-like silhouette. Divers may encounter it on rocky ground or in areas with strong currents, where it can remain anchored while feeding.
Where To See Pteraster octaster
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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