Pteraster corynetes [Pteraster corynetes]
Description
Look for this species on hard substrates where it can appear as a low, spreading starfish. Under good light, its surface texture and arm arrangement become more obvious, giving it a distinctive, almost “ruffled” silhouette.
Where To See Pteraster corynetes
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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