Pteraster multiporus [Pteraster multiporus]
Description
This cushion star can be found on hard substrates, where its low, broad body helps it resist surge and stay put. Divers may observe its distinctive surface texture and the way it holds its shape like a living patch on the reef, often becoming more apparent as you approach.
Where To See Pteraster multiporus
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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