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common sea star

Description:

We found this medium-sized sea star feeding on a dead green crab. It's the first time I have observed this behavior.

Habitat:

rocky shore near boat launch in busy working harbor - just above low tide line



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3 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne a year ago

Cool! And your boot and jeans give it that added personal effect. Great observation!

EllaSagarin
EllaSagarin a year ago

That's pretty cool! I have never seen that before!

Lovely, are common ones white?

Rockland, Maine, USA

Lat: 44.09, Long: -69.10

Spotted on Nov 2, 2011
Submitted on Nov 5, 2011

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