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Purple Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

Description:

Pisaster ochraceous can be found anywhere from Alaska to Baja California. It is most commonly found in the Northeastern Pacific, being that it is a cold-water species. However, it is common in bays all year

Habitat:

Pisaster ochraceous can be found on wave-washed rocky shores, from above the low-tide zone to 90 m in depth. Because they can live in shallow water they need to survive in these living conditions, including strong surges, big temperature changes, dilution by rainfall, and dessication. Pisaster ochraceous is very resistant to dessication and it can tolerate a loss of thirty-percent of its body weight in body fluids.

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CynthiaMHori
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CynthiaMHori

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Jul 16, 2013
Submitted on Jul 18, 2013

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