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Linckia laevigata
About 30cm in diameter, tubular-elongated arms with rounded tips.
Spotted at Pulu Cinta, a sandy atoll reef at Sulawesi, Indonesia it's found in shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific region. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds.
The genus Linckia is recognized by scientists as being possessed of remarkable regenerative capabilities and may be able to reproduce asexually. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Asteroidea Order: Valvatida Family: Ophidiasteridae Genus: Linckia Species: L. laevigata
Spotted on Aug 4, 2016
Submitted on Jan 25, 2017
7 Comments
Thanks Dilan
Congratulations Jordi!!
Thanks Daniele and Rangers for the SOTD, and António, Leuba and jodydf for your comments.
Gorgeous!
Congratulations Jordi - well deserved SOTD !
Beautiful find Jordi,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congratulations Jordi, this striking Blue Star is our Spotting of the Day!
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