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common sea star

Description:

We found this medium-sized sea star feeding on a dead green crab. It's the first time I have observed this behavior.

Habitat:

rocky shore near boat launch in busy working harbor - just above low tide line

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3 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

Cool! And your boot and jeans give it that added personal effect. Great observation!

EllaSagarin
EllaSagarin 12 years ago

That's pretty cool! I have never seen that before!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Lovely, are common ones white?

David
Spotted by
David

Rockland, Maine, United States

Spotted on Nov 2, 2011
Submitted on Nov 5, 2011

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