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Pycnopodia helianthoides, commonly known as the sunflower sea star, is a large sea star found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. [3] The only species of its genus , it is among the largest sea stars in the world, with a maximum arm span of 1 m (3.3 ft).
What are Crown-Of-Thorns-Starfish (COTS)? COTS are unusually large sea stars that can grow to almost a meter in diameter. They have up to 19 arms, with the entire upper surface covered with sharp venomous spines and can move up to 20 meters an hour.
Sea stars are one of the most recognizable marine species and typically have a five-part body consisting of a central disk and radial symmetry. Size, shape, color, and texture are quite diverse in the 1,800 species that inhabit our oceans worldwide.
While diving in Kahului Harbor, Maui, in October 2009, Pauline Fiene found this small star under rubble at a depth of about 10 ft. Cory Pittman photographed it then sent the photos to expert Chris Mah at the Smithsonian, who kindly identified the animal.
Linckia laevigata (sometimes called the "blue Linckia " or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. Description and characteristics.
7 Ιουλ 2024 · But hidden below the pier is an aquarium filled with local species from the bay, including a small sunflower star that has been in their touch tank for almost 10 years.
There are about 1500 species of starfish, which occurs in all the seas and oceans of the world. Their star-shaped body (typically with 5 arms, but sometimes more) and their bright colors make them one of the snorkelers’ favorite sightings.
