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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).
24 Σεπ 2024 · The crown-of-thorns starfish is named for its venomous, spiky arms that resemble a crown of thorns. These starfish are unique because of their ability to consume vast amounts of coral, often leading to reef damage if their population becomes too large.
20 Σεπ 2022 · This gorgeous blue sea star (Linckia laevigata) is found in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, usually in shallow and sunny parts of reefs and reef fringes. It is a scavenger...
The echinoderms (Greek for spiny skin) include sea stars, sea urchins, feather stars, brittle stars and sea cucumbers. All are found in the marine environment in a range of habitats from intertidal surf beaches to the deepest oceans.
5 Αυγ 2024 · Researchers have discovered a new species of sea star (also known as starfish). The discovery came about thanks to collaborative work among researchers, fishers, and aquarium and museum staff.
There are close to 2,000 species of sea stars in the world’s oceans. Most species have five arms, but some have many more—even as many as 40! At the Aquarium, you can see 10 species of sea stars throughout the exhibits. Look closely in the kelp forest habitat to spot the sun sea stars, which have 20 arms each!
21 Σεπ 2017 · Even so, the newly settled (0+ year class) starfish were mainly found on the encrusting coralline algae, Porolithon onkodes, on the underside of rubble and coral blocks , suggesting that they had settled in the area and habitat in which they were found.
