Spiny Cushion Star [Culcita schmideliana]
Description
The Spiny Cushion Star is a species of sea star found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a unique, thick, and inflated body shape with small spines covering its surface. It usually has a yellowish or brown color and can grow up to 30 cm in diameter. It is a scavenger, feeding on dead organisms and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Velutinids
Velutinidae
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| Genus |
Cushion Snails
Triviella
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