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Pacific Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

Description:

The pacific sea stars (orange and purple) were the most frequent sea star species in the tide pools during this very low winter tide. The second photo shows the tube feet that the sea star used to attach itself to the rocks.

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KarenP
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KarenP

Carlsbad, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 12, 2013
Submitted on Jan 13, 2013

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