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Ochre sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

Description:

A common sea star found along the Pacific coast. They can be Orange or purple and have hard white bumps throughout their bodies.

Habitat:

Rocky shores from low tide zones to 90m.

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Lukas Ferrenburg
Spotted by
Lukas Ferrenburg

Oceanside, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Sep 24, 2012
Submitted on Sep 24, 2012

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