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Pacific (Ochre) Seastar

Pisaster

Description:

I found this Sea Star on a rock, just below the surface in a tide pool. I was impressed that I could see the tubes where the sea star connects to the rock and moves around, once I put this photo on a larger screen.



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California, USA

Lat: 33.13, Long: -117.34

Spotted on Jul 21, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012

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