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Ochre Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

Description:

both color varieties of Ochre Sea Star, also known as Purple Sea Star, found side by side in tide pools near Half Moon Bay, California

Habitat:

intertidal zone

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DonnaPomeroy
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DonnaPomeroy

San Mateo, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 14, 2011
Submitted on Jan 28, 2012

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