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Purple or Ochre sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

Description:

I believe I have identified these correctly. They were found on the piers beneath the Santa Cruz boardwalk right along the water line. Although there are two colors represented here, I believe they are the same species.

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NicoleLook
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NicoleLook

California, USA

Spotted on May 6, 2013
Submitted on May 11, 2013

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